Wayne Keen
New Zealandsearch and rescue volunteerMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Wayne Keen is recognized for his relentless efforts in search and rescue operations in New Zealand, notably for his determination to find missing individuals in the bush, which inspired author John Summers to write about the experiences of those lost and the kindness of their searchers.
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Wayne Keen had been part of two searches for people who’d gone into the bush and never returned.
How a narrow escape led NZ author to write about trampers who go missing and those determined to find themThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-19
New Zealand· 2026-09-19
