Kaikoura Earthquake
Kaikoura has had an earthquake which has slips on the main roads
in and out of Kaikoura. The railway lines are buckled and access is by
helicopter only.
Terry Tan has got the helicopters ready to fly to Kaikoura
to help in any way he can.
Richard has arrived with the donated food that he will load into the
biggest helicopter which will be flown to Kaikoura.
Terry is going to fly to the Kaikoura ranges and check if
there are any rabbits injured or any rabbits that need assistance. Terry lands
at the bottom of a rocky cliff and gets out of the helicopter.
He climbs up the boulder to have a view. He can see many of
the rocks have split and rolled down the mountain side. A snail above tells
Terry that there is a rabbit in the cave.
He climbs up higher and looks into the cave and there he
sees a rabbit lying face down. He calls out, “Hello, can I help you.” The other
rabbit rolls over and rubs her eyes. She sits up and tells Terry she has been separated
from her family and has been living in the cave since the earthquake.
Terry encourages the female rabbit to come down and to his
helicopter so he can fly her to safety.
Terry goes back to the helicopter to get the rope and the
female rabbit starts descending by holding the rope and climbing down backwards
with Terry’s encouragement.
Back on the ground again Terry can see the female rabbit
shaking. He assures her all will be well once she gets into the helicopter.
