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19-year-old man dies at Gibraltar Falls after falling off cliff

A 19-year-old man has died after falling from a cliff at Gibraltar Falls earlier today, Sunday 12 February.

About 11.15am, ACT Policing and emergency services responded to reports of a man falling off a cliff.

Members from Tuggeranong Station, Rural Patrol, Search and Rescue, ACT Ambulance Service, ACT Fire & Rescue and the Toll Helicopter were dispatched to the man’s location.

ACT Parks and Conservation rangers and passersby were able to provide assistance and first aid until emergency services arrived.  

Despite the best efforts of all involved, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.  

ACT Policing will prepare a report for the coroner.  

Anyone who witnessed the incident, who has not already spoken to police, is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Please quote 7350276.

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