8 Oct 2016

Hunter dies in fall on West Coast

7:57 am on 8 October 2016

A hunter has died in a fall on the West Coast.

The hunter fell near the Gunn Ridge track near Whataroa on the West Coast.

The hunter fell near the Gunn Ridge track near Whataroa on the West Coast. Photo: Google Maps

The man and a companion were hunting near Whataroa when he slipped and fell on the Gunn Ridge track.

Police said his companion went for assistance.

A Search and Rescue team will head out today to recover the body.