Abdullah Noori named as victim in Wairere Falls death

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Police have named the person who died at Wairere Falls in the Kaimai Ranges on Saturday.

He was Abdullah Noori, 51, of Glen Innes, Auckland.

Wairere Falls, Waikato. Photo / Gary Clare

Police, search and rescue staff found the man’s body late Sunday afternoon after a person walking the Wairere Falls track saw him fall into the fast-moving river about 11.50am the previous day.

Despite their efforts, they were unable to reach him.

His death has been referred to the Coroner.