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Cliff Rescue in Sumner

New Zealand Police

Saturday 21 February 2009, 5:18AM

By New Zealand Police

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CHRISTCHURCH

At about 6.30pm Police were advised of a female who had fallen off a cliff at Whitewash Head, Sumner, Christchurch.

She landed on a ledge and the Westpac helicopter was used to winch her to safety.

A Cliff Rescue team was also on standby but wasn't needed.

A 17 year old female has been transported by helicopter to Christchurch hospital. Her injuries at this stage are unknown.

Issued By: Inspector John Doherty