AAP General News (Australia)
04-12-2004
SA: Plan to rescue canoeists from Lake Eyre today
ADELAIDE, April 12 AAP - Police will head for Lake Eyre in South Australia's far north
today to rescue two canoeists.
The two men had planned to spend a week on the lake but struck trouble yesterday when
water levels dropped.
Police said the pair initially tried to walk to safety but abandoned the attempt due
to thick mud hampering their movement.
Last night they headed back to the edge of the lake to allow a plane to pinpoint their position.
This morning police headed to an outback station about 160km south-east of Oodnadatta
and from there planned to make their way to the lake to bring the men out.
They were reported to be in good condition with ample supplies of food and water.
AAP tjd/cjh/tnf
KEYWORD: CANOEISTS
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