Fatality sadly at Weindorfers Tower

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Fatality sadly at Weindorfers Tower

Postby Overlandman » Sun 02 Apr, 2023 3:54 pm

From Tasmania Police

***Update at 3.30pm***

Sadly, police can confirm a man has died after falling from height near Weindorfers Tower at Cradle Mountain in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.

The man was one of four people climbing from the Saddle to Weindorfer Tower when he fell from height about 11am today.

Search and rescue personnel located the man a short time ago and sadly confirmed he was deceased.

Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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Police including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Tasmania are responding to an incident at Cradle Mountain in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park this morning.

Police and emergency services were notified by a member of a climbing party about 11am that a person had fallen from height while climbing.

Search and rescue resources are currently en route to the scene.

More information will be provided once available.

RIP, sympathy to family and friends
Also thoughts are with the Rescue crew
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