New Zealand: Man falls 200m to his death while climbing Mount Cook

Posted on September 14, 2013 • Filed under: New Zealand, Tourist Warning, Travel News

Msn.co.nz reported that, the man fell while climbing near the Sefton Bivvy on Saturday evening. Rescue personnel were not able to reach him or his companions due to bad weather conditions, police said. Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Rescue Team staff are attempting to contact the group on Sunday morning. A 36-year-old man died on the mountain on Friday after falling about 200m. Read article

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