Teenager Rescued After Cliff Fall At Greta

 BY IAN CROUCH

A teenager has been rescued after falling 15 metres down a cliff at Greta.

The accident happened at the Hunter River Reserve about 4 o'clock on Tuuesday afternoon, with rescue crews arriving to find the boy entangled in a tree and at risk of falling further to the ground.

Paramedics and a doctor were roped down to the youth and he was brought to the top at about 7pm suffering a broken leg.

NSW Ambulance says the difficult and complex rescue was compounded by fading light and the onset of rain.

The boy was taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.

Rescue crews carry the injured teen out of the Hunter River Reserve. Photo: NSW Ambulance

Man Dies After Cliff Fall In Newcastle

A critical incident investigation has been launched following the non-suspicious death of a man in the presence of police.

Police were called to Bogey Hole, Newcastle about 5.00pm on Monday following reports that there was a concern for the welfare of a man at that location.

About 7.20pm, the 36-year-old man fell from the cliff with police in attendance.

A critical incident team from Lake Macquarie Police District will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident. Police were conversing with the man prior to his fall.

That investigation will be subject to an independent review.

All information will be provided to the Coroner who will determine the cause of death and make any findings about the events leading to the man’s death.

No further details are available at this time; however, Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who can assist Police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If you need to talk to someone, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.