New Zealand Climbers Trapped on Solomon Islands

It happened on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 6:03 pm.

Keanu Isaksson and Luca Zylstra are friends and climbers.

This is a short story.

Two men from New Zealand are stuck on a mountain in the Solomon Islands.

They got stuck in a ravine after heavy rain.

People are trying to rescue them, but it's not working.

Two men are stuck on a mountain in the Solomon Islands after bad weather.

Keanu Isaksson and Luca Zylstra climbed the highest mountain in the Solomon Islands.

The mountain is called Mount Popomanaseu.

The men went to the Solomon Islands to climb and have an adventure.

Keanu's mom, Denise, is getting updates from the men's emergency beacon.

The men climbed with guides, but the guides couldn't help them get back down.

The men have enough food for six more days.

Rescue attempts are not working.

Keanu Isaksson is one of the stuck climbers.

Denise said the rain made the ground impossible to walk on.

The rocks are falling, and the river is too high to cross.

The mountain is very tall, over 2,300 meters.

Climbing the mountain is very hard and needs local guides.

Denise said the rescue teams can't reach the men on foot or by helicopter.

The helicopter pilot is talking to the men, but can't land.

The men are stuck 6,000 feet up the mountain.

The pilot flew up 4,000 feet but had to turn back.

Keanu is an experienced climber and has been to Mt Everest.

The New Zealand police know about the situation and are helping.

The New Zealand government is helping the men's families.

The government can't say more because of privacy.

Australia's government didn't comment on the situation.

Denise thinks the men will be okay and will get out when the weather is better.

The men are used to climbing and will stay positive.

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