Fatal incident, Hahei Beach, Thames-Coromandel

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

One person has died following a rescue from a cliff at Hahei Beach, Thames-Coromandel.

Emergency services responded around 8:15pm.

One person was located at the bottom of the cliff face in a critical condition, however they later died at the scene.

The second person was located trapped on the cliff uninjured; A Lines Rescue Team from Fire and Emergency New Zealand was deployed to retrieve them.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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Issued by Police Media Centre