A search and rescue team flown in to investigate a mysterious “HELP” message written into the sand of an isolated South Island lake found nothing of significance police say.
A passing helicopter spotted the message yesterday, written into the sand on the bank of Lake Ahaura on the West Coast, east of Greymouth.
Police said they were concerned by the sign and asked for the public to notify them about anyone who may have ventured into the area recently.
This morning police sent in a search team, who flew to the site by helicopter just after 9am.