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Parapenter dies after crash near Wanaka
The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.
The man was rescued by helicopter, taken to hospital, but later died from his injuries.
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The accident occurred around 1.30pm on Saturday near the Bonar Glacier.
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"Without these rescue services and their dedicated staff, he might not have survived."
He's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.
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Helicopter had to turn back because of weather, but rescuers say he could still be alive.
Rescuers were encouraged by movement of the man's emergency beacon yesterday.
The climber was due back today and his car is still in the carpark where he left it.
Matthew Wallis' body will be flown to visit sites in Mt Aspiring National Park.
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Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw said police no longer expect to find Matt Wallis alive.
Missing pilot is Matt Wallis, son of Warbirds over Wanaka founder Sir Tim Wallis.
The Rescue Coordination Centre NZ is overseeing the search.
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