Team dispatched to aid pair

POLICE have launched a search and rescue operation to help two Oamaru people trapped on Danseys Pass.

The pair left Oamaru on Sunday afternoon for a daylong fourwheeldrive trip between Naseby and Otematata, but friends became concerned when they failed to return.

A police spokeswoman said the duo made contact with police yesterday afternoon, saying they were stuck in the Mt Buster area, and Land Search and Rescue personnel were sent in a fourwheel drive team to assist them.

‘‘At this stage we are not sure why they were not able to drive out of the area without assistance.

‘‘There are no reports of any injuries.’’