Rescue helicopter called after reports rock climber falls 40m at Mt Ngungun

UPDATE: A young man has died after he fell 40m in a “harrowing” rock climbing incident at Mount Ngungun.

UPDATE 4.05pm:

Queensland Police has confirmed a young man has died after he fell 40m in a rock climbing incident at Mount Ngungun on Saturday.

Emergency services were called at 12pm Saturday with reports the man had fallen while rock climbing at Glass House Mountains.

An extensive rescue operation unfolded with paramedics winched from a helicopter to where the man was, however he died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

A young man reportedly fell 40m while rock climbing at Mount Ngungun.

 

Sunshine Coast district duty officer acting Senior Sergeant Jimmy Driver said it was a "harrowing event".

He said the co-ordinator of a nearby rock climbing group gave first aid to the man initially and stayed with him until paramedics arrived.

"The mountain this afternoon was extremely busy," Senior Sergeant Driver said.

"It was a harrowing event.

"People were shaken and traumatised by the incident which occurred well in view of multiple people."

It is understood the man is from Queensland but not a Sunshine Coast local.

UPDATE 1.40pm:

Paramedics have been winched from a helicopter to Mount Ngungun to assess a young man who reportedly fell 40m in a rock climbing incident.

A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the man, believed to be aged in his 20s, has critical injuries.

A rescue helicopter, police, fire and State Emergency Service volunteer crews are also assisting. The mountain has been closed to climbers and hikers.

#GlassHouseMountains - Paramedics are on the scene of a significant fall at Mount Ngungun at 12 noon. The rescue helicopter has been tasked.

— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) April 10, 2021

 

UPDATE 1.20pm:

A rescue operation is under way for a rock climber aged in his 20s who fell 40m at Mount Ngungun.

A rescue helicopter has arrived and emergency services crews are also on the scene.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and State Emergency Services are also assisting.

Queensland Ambulance Service described the incident as a "significant fall".

A rescue operation is under way after a rock climber fell 40m at Mount Ngungun.

Earlier 12.40pm:

A rescue helicopter has been called after a young rock climber reportedly fell 40m at a popular Sunshine Coast mountain.

Queensland Ambulance Service was called to Mount Ngungun, Glass House Mountains, at 12pm with reports the man had fallen 40m.

About half a dozen paramedics are on the scene and the rescue helicopter is on the way.

Originally published as Rescue helicopter called after reports rock climber falls 40m at Mt Ngungun