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Mom, daughter rescued after lost for days on hike

Carolyn and Rachel Lloyd from North Carolina were found by search-and-rescue workers after being lost for four nights while on a hike in New Zealand
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An American mother and her daughter were rescued on Saturday after spending four nights lost during a hike in New Zealand, police said.

Sgt. Anthony Harmer of Wellington Police Search and Rescue told reporters Carolyn and Rachel Lloyd had planned for a day's walk at the Kapakapanui Track north of Wellington on Tuesday but became stranded in rough terrain after not being able to find their way back.

Rachel Lloyd, left, and mother Carolyn Lloyd are seen in this photo provided by New Zealand police.
Rachel Lloyd, left, and mother Carolyn Lloyd are seen in this photo provided by New Zealand police. Provided by New Zealand police

Harmer said they survived by staying calm and sticking together for warmth.

They were spotted by a rescue helicopter and taken to a Wellington hospital, where they were being treated for dehydration and exhaustion, Harmer said.

The mother was visiting her daughter, who is studying in the country, Harmer said.

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