A tragic event unfolded in Fiordland National Park as a 10-year-old Australian girl lost her life in a devastating accident. The community mourns the loss and reflects on the unfortunate incident.
In a heart-wrenching incident, a 10-year-old Australian girl tragically lost her life in Marian Creek, Fiordland National Park. Locals are devastated after the girl was swept down the creek, believed to have fallen from a rock near a viewing platform. Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman clarified speculations surrounding the incident, emphasizing the tragic nature of the event.
The young girl, who was on a family holiday, fell into the fast-flowing creek, sparking a major emergency response in the area. Despite CPR efforts by emergency services, the girl could not be revived, leading to a somber day for the South Island community. The Mayor of Southland district, Rob Scott, expressed the immense tragedy of the situation and the traumatic impact it had on everyone involved.
Helicopters Otago managing director, Graeme Gale, highlighted the challenges faced by rescue helicopter staff in the region, emphasizing the sorrowful atmosphere following the incident. The Police investigation into the tragic event continues as the community grapples with the loss of the young girl. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and often dangerous nature of the environment.
Despite the sorrow, the resilience of the Fiordland community shines through as they come together to support one another in the aftermath of this heartbreaking event.
Fiordland locals are devastated a 10-year-old girl from Australia died after being swept down a creek in Fiordland National Park.
A 10-year-old girl who died after slipping into a fast-flowing creek in Fiordland is believed to have fallen off a rock near a viewing platform. The girl,.
In an update today, Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman shut down "speculation" that the child had been on a viewing platform before the incident.
A 10-year-old girl who died after slipping into a fast-flowing creek in Fiordland is believed to have fallen off a rock near a viewing platform, Stuff has.
As stated by Southland Area Commander Inspector Mike BowmanThe Police investigation into a tragic incident that claimed the life of a 10-year-old.
The 10-year-old was in the Fiordland National Park on Thursday morning when the tragedy unfolded. Emergency services were called at about 11:40am after the ...
Helicopters Otago managing director Graeme Gale said for rescue helicopter staff the South was "not the happiest place to be". Emergency services were called to ...
CPR was performed on the girl, who was visiting from NSW with her family, but she was unable to be revived yesterday.
Southland district mayor Rob Scott says the death of a 10-year-old girl in a Fiordland creek would have been 'very traumatic for everyone involved'.