Hāhei Beach cliff fall death

The story so far

Police reported that two people under 18 fell, and the second was rescued uninjured from the top of the cliff.^{12, 13 Jan 2025} Emergency services responded to the cliff around 8.15pm, and one rescued girl was lifted from a cliff perch by abseiling.^{12, 15 Jan 2025} An investigation into the circumstances of the incident is underway.^{13 Jan 2025}

What's next

An investigation into the circumstances of the incident will be conducted.^{13 Jan 2025}

Key moments

1. 12 Jan 2025One person dies and another is rescued after cliff incident at Hahei Beach
2. 13 Jan 2025Thirteen-year-old boy dies at scene after falling from Coromandel cliff
3. 13 Jan 2025Police report two under-18s fell; second person rescued uninjured
4. 15 Jan 2025Girl rescued from cliff perch by abseiling; lead rescuer calls scene distressing

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