Rescue operation at Hāhei Beach follows fatal cliff fall

Wednesday 15 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 15 Jan 2025, 6:35am

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Emergency services responded to a cliff incident at Hāhei Beach around 8.15pm on Saturday. A 13-year-old boy died after falling, while a girl was rescued from a cliff perch via abseiling. The lead rescuer described the scene as distressing for those involved.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 15 Jan 2025, 5:00am

   Hāhei Beach tragedy: Lead rescuer describes distressing scene after 13-year-old fell to his death (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 15 Jan 2025, 6:35am

   Hāhei beach cliff rescue for young girl was ‘distressing’ (opens in new tab)

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