1 Oct 2012

NZ man reportedly killed rock-climbing in Croatia

2:30 pm on 1 October 2012

A New Zealander has reportedly been killed while rock-climbing on the Dalmatian coast in Croatia.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it is investigating reports that a New Zealand man and a Finnish woman were involved in an incident at Ilinac Rock.

The region is popular with rock-climbers and outdoor adventure enthusiasts.

Local media say the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service received a call for help from two people on Sunday evening, local time.

When they arrived, they found the man dead and the woman with serious injuries.