Source: New Zealand Police
Attribute to: Detective Senior Sergeant John Love
Gisborne Police are searching for a hero who rescued an 89-year-old from a house fire this morning.
Emergency services were first made aware of the fully involved fire on Aberdeen Road at approximately 1am.
Police understand the hero was in a car driving past, saw the blaze and pulled over.
He then entered the burning building and pulled the occupant to safety through a window. However, he left the scene before emergency services were able to speak with him.
Police would like to identify the man so we can thank him for his quick thinking and courageous actions.
The house occupant was taken to hospital for further assessment and observation.
A scene examination was carried out today by Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Anyone with information that may assist in identifying the man is encouraged to contact Police on 105, quoting file number P067820889.
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Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/10/03/gisborne-police-searching-for-hero/