Andrew Brockman identified as man killed in Treetops Adventure tragedy

A man who died at a popular Otways adventure park has been identified as a Highton father-of-three and former Geelong Grammar student.

Treetops Adventure park has been temporarily closed.

A man who died at a popular Otways adventure park has been identified as a Highton father-of-three.

Former Geelong Grammar student Andrew Brockman, 44, died while participating at a Treetops Adventure course in Yeodene on January 4.

Mr Brockman, known as Andy, leaves behind three children.

The circumstances surrounding his death are still being investigated, with WorkSafe officers visiting the tourist attraction on several occasions following the shocking tragedy.

A spokeswoman from the workplace watchdog said they were monitoring the site to ensure health and safety risks are adequately addressed and was “considering `whether a formal investigation is required”.

It’s understood inspectors have interviewed several staff.

The park, tucked in the picturesque Otways native forest, temporarily closed in the wake of the death.

Mr Brockman and a teenage girl were rushed to the Colac hospital at the time, however he did not survive.

One tribute noted he “died adventuring” and was a dearly loved son, brother and father.

Treetops is popular with holiday-makers visiting the Great Ocean Road region and offers thrillseekers the chance to soar among messmate trees, ride a pegasus and conquer high monkey bars.

The company has been contacted on numerous occasions for comment.

It’s still unclear what location within the park the death took place.

This masthead is not suggesting any wrongdoing from Treetops Adventure.

Victoria Police is preparing a report for the coroner.

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Originally published as Andrew Brockman identified as man killed in Treetops Adventure tragedy