Fallen climber with broken leg rescued at Kaiate Falls
By David BeckMultimedia journalist·Bay of Plenty Times·
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Save A man was rescued after falling at the Kaiate Falls. Photo / File
A man has been rescued after falling and breaking his leg at the Kaiate Falls.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they received a report about 3.54pm yesterday that a man abseiling had fallen.
He had landed on a ledge, broken his leg, and needed rescuing, he said.
Three
fire appliances responded to the incident and a lines rescue crew was needed.
A police search and rescue crew and St John also attended.
