Roy Arbon

Roy Arbon is a well-known pensioner and beekeeper from Ōtira, New Zealand, recognized for his adventurous spirit and remarkable life story. He has had a diverse career, including work on North Sea oil rigs, service in Antarctica, and participation in recovery efforts after significant disasters. His life took a dramatic turn when he was falsely implicated in drug trafficking due to a scam, leading to an 18-month imprisonment in Australia before being acquitted. Arbon is also an experienced hiker and alpine climber, but recently went missing during a day tramp in the mountains, prompting a search and rescue operation.