Glyn Lewers: Queenstown mayor on the mass rescue of 110 athletes trapped by weather and floodwaters in Arrowtown - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

A mass rescue was carried out after 110 athletes were trapped by bad weather and floodwaters near Arrowtown.

The athletes were taking part in the Southern Lakes Ultra Marathon, and 8 have since been hospitalised after the rescue.

Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers is unsure as to what went wrong during the marathon, as a heavy rain warning was in place.

Glyn Lewers says emergency services were working as they should have during the rescue.

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