Abdullah Noori named as victim in Wairere Falls death

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.