Helicopter called in to help after avalanche in Southern Alps
· Otago Daily Times Online NewsAn avalanche has been reported in Canterbury's Arrowsmith Range area.
Police and Martime NZ's Rescue Coordination Centre are coordinating the response.
A four-person Garden City Helicopters crew is on the ground.
The avalanche was reported to the Rescue Coordination Centre about 12.25pm.
Police and St John have been contacted for comment.