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Woman Dies After Fall at Flatrock

August 22, 2015
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A 21-year-old woman has died from a fall at Newfoundland’s popular climbing area, Flatrock.

Flatrock. Photo Ryan Brushett
Flatrock. Photo Ryan Brushett/Newfoundland Alpine Club of Canada Section

At 5 p.m. on Fri. Aug. 22, the woman’s partners reported the accident and shortly after a universal helicopter responded, but could not reach her.

A high angle rescue team and firefighters from St. John’s, Flatrock and Torbay responded to the call and retrieved her body.

The accident took place on a prow of rock that juts out over the Atlantic Ocean called the Beamer.

The sandstone sea cliff is a popular top-rope area comprised of coarse grained conglomerate. Many of the anchors are close to the edge.

More details about the accident as they become available.

The Torbay Volunteer Fire Department and St. John's Regional Fire Department responded to the call. Source: CBC
The Torbay Volunteer Fire Department and St. John’s Regional Fire Department responded to the call. Source: CBC

 

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