Man dies at Omanawa Falls in the western Bay of Plenty
3 Jan, 2021 02:28 AM
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Emergency services at Omanawa Falls. Photo / George Novak
Bay of Plenty Times
A person died at Omanawa Falls in the western Bay of Plenty this afternoon.
A police spokeswoman said the body of a male was located shortly after 4pm. The death has been referred to the Coroner.
Police were called to Omanawa Rd about 2.30pm after a report someone had climbed a cliff and failed to return to their group, police said earlier.
"There is some concern they may have fallen."
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A Tauranga City Council park ranger was also at the scene.