A helicopter was used to rescue an injured man from the waters of a popular swimming hole near central Whangārei.
Emergency services were called to Raumanga Falls in the Raumanga Scenic Reserve around 5.15pm where they located the injured man in the water.
The Advocate understands a Northland Rescue Helicopter was called in to help pull him to safety.
He was then airlifted to hospital with moderate to serious injuries.
No further details were available.
