Man winched from Whakatane bush

A man has been winched out of bush near Whakatane, after injuring his back on a hunting trip.

The 40 year-old was out with his father yesterday when the accident happened.

Search and Rescue teams could not reach him last night because of the weather.

Police say the fact the pair took a locator beacon with them made all the difference to this morning's helicopter rescue.

- Newstalk ZB