Mountain climber dies after falling from 'significant height' while climbing Mount Geryon in Tasmania
A man has died after falling from a "significant height" while climbing Mount Geryon in Tasmania.
A member of the man's climbing party called emergency services to report the fall at 9.30am today.
It took a rescue team several hours to reach the man due to difficult terrain and the isolated location. Google Maps
A Westpac rescue helicopter was dispatched, along with Tasmania Police and a specialist vertical rescue crew, but terrain made it difficult for emergency responders to reach the man.
This afternoon, rescuers were winched down to where the man had fallen and confirmed he was dead.
The mountain is one of several popular destinations for hikers and climbers in the highly-acclaimed Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.
In confirming the death, Tasmania Police issued a statement saying their "thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones at this sad time".
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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