Emergency by maggiemae

Emergency

Now we are down the road - the road that has taken years to reopen after the Kaikoura Earthquake in 2011. Took a while as there were lots of one way places. Then after a feed of mussels at Kaikoura we set off for the north. Just short of our destination we were halted by a serious road crash ahead. It was 2 hours before we could get any further!

Three good things:
1. It was not us that were taken away in this helicopter coming to rescue them!
2. We are awaiting a Cyclone and have camped in a Campsite, beside a stream which could flood! if you don’t hear from me - we have been washed away!
3. Fun watching others. Let the rain begin!
My goodness- more adventures! We were halted by a 6 car pile up on our way home from KY one time. After a 2 hour wait we were finally moving and decided to go back to our son's and drive home the next day. Stay safe during the cyclone! And no washing away!
February 19th, 2018  
Boo
oh my! hope everyone was ok. Cyclones are scary, stay safe
February 19th, 2018  
@huvesaker The people in the accident are not okay of course - one was seriously injured and flown off in this helicopter to Wellington - across the Strait!
February 19th, 2018  
@olivetreeann Not sure where 'safe' is at the moment, Ann. We will just move somewhere as necessary.
February 19th, 2018  
Boo
@maggiemae thank goodness for helicopters. I get a horrible feeling in my tummy every time I see the air ambulance flying over
February 19th, 2018  
@huvesaker Yes, I feel the same - somebody's life has been changed forever!
February 19th, 2018  
what would we do without these guys.
February 19th, 2018  
Best move to higher ground Maggie.. starting to get a bit breezy here and we are on the outer fringe... Keep safe..
February 19th, 2018  
I’m glad it wasn’t you too! Stay safe! Hoping fo no cyclones!
February 19th, 2018  
Sounds like a very eventful day. What a great shot but sorry to hear about the crash
February 19th, 2018  
@julzmaioro Not sure where its higher here, Julia! Just going to keep in touch with emergency services - where and how I don't know. Our radio doesn't work, neither does the TV
February 19th, 2018  
I have had one ambulance ride and I never want to do that again, let alone an emergency helicopter ride! My ambulance ride was $1500...can you imagine what a helicopter would be?!? They may not want to survive...Stay safe!
February 19th, 2018  
Sure hope you will be safe!
February 19th, 2018  
Nicely timed capture and it sounds like your outing is developing into an adventure. Stay safe.
February 19th, 2018  
you certainly don't do things by halves. I shall eagerly await your next post.
February 19th, 2018  
Great action shot...stay safe
February 19th, 2018  
Bep
Sounds like an eventful day. Stay safe.
February 19th, 2018  
What an adventure.
February 19th, 2018  
Hope the out come was ok. I do like this shot your placement of the helicopter to the right works really well :)
February 19th, 2018  
@rjb71 I wasn't allowed to go too close so had to take a wide shot then crop it. My good camera gives me still a good focus, Richard!
February 19th, 2018  
I'ld suggest driving this way onto the Kenepuru Road although we are on the beachfront we are a fair way in from the open sea. Plenty of space to park on our property but can't guarantee the road won't get slips on it.
February 20th, 2018  
@kiwinanna Thanks Liana but we have got 3 days paid for here at the camping ground and have shifted up to a concrete stand for safety now. All we have to do is try and exercise in a tiny area! And watch the rain!
February 20th, 2018  
Very cool action capture. But worrisome to see it unfolding.
February 20th, 2018  
Ouch, poor people. Tragic day for them. Glad to hear you are doing okay despite the storm in NZ. Wishing you well.
February 20th, 2018  
Always sad to see the rescue helicopter. Hope you manage to stay safe when the cyclone hits. Tonight and tomorrow will be very worrying for you.
February 20th, 2018  
Great action shot.............stay safe............ cyclones!
February 20th, 2018  
Hoping by now that the cyclone has passed and that you were not washed away by the floodwaters. This is a terrific shot of the helicopter although I am sad for the reason for it
February 20th, 2018  
@grammyn Thanks Katy - yes, death is all around us! So sad when we know someone though! Didn't know the lady here. So much water yesterday and now the sun is shining and the doors are all open!
February 20th, 2018  
@maggiemae really glad to know that you are unscathed
February 20th, 2018  
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