Teen dead after falling 15 metres down embankment of river
A teenager has died after falling down the embankment of a Queensland river.
Manaia Tither-Asiata, 18, was using a rope swing off a steep rock wall when he fell about 15m into the Coomera River at Maudsland — on the Gold Coast — about 6.40pm on Sunday.
Emergency services gave medical assistance, but he died at the scene.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“It’s very sad especially if this has occurred in front of family and friends. It would be a tragic event to witness and no one would want to see such a thing,” Gold Coast Acting Superintendent Jason Tuffley said.
Queensland Police will now prepare a report for the coroner about the non-suspicious death.
7NEWS understands the rope swings were not approved by the council and will be removed.
Originally published on 7NEWS
