Teenager dies in the ACT after falling from a waterfall

A young man has died after falling from a 50m waterfall despite the best efforts of rangers and passers-by to save him.

A teenager has died after falling from a waterfall in the ACT.

ACT Policing and emergency services received reports around 11.15am on Sunday that a man had fallen off a cliff at Gibraltar Falls, a 50m cascade waterfall about 30 km from Canberra.

Popular tourist destination Gibraltar Falls. Picture: Parks ACT.

Passers-by and ACT Parks and Conservation rangers provided first aid to the 19-year-old until emergency services arrived, but “despite the best efforts of all involved, the man died at the scene.

Despite signage at the location warning visitors off a “dangerous cliff edge”, the rock pools at the top of the waterfall remain a popular swimming hole.

It is believed the teen was swimming at the top of the waterfall prior to the incident, although the height from which he fell is unconfirmed.

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the incident to contact ACT Policing.