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Emergency services launched a high-altitude rescue on Tuesday night after the man's climbing companion hiked three hours to call for help, presuming his friend was dead.
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Climber who survived 200m fall on Mount Aspiring should buy Lotto ticket, rescuers say
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Emergency services launched a high-altitude rescue on Tuesday night after the man's climbing companion hiked three hours to call for help, presuming his friend was dead. Climber who survived 200m fall on Mount Aspiring should buy Lotto ticket, rescuers say
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