Kaikoura Earthquake

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.. Terry flies her to K. C. Bunnyborough and takes her to Mrs Grayson’s house to be looked after.