Surf life-savers, the Otago Regional Rescue helicopter crew and police on the clifftop take part in the search at Second Beach. Photo / ODTSurf life-savers, the Otago Regional Rescue helicopter crew and police on the clifftop take part in the search at Second Beach. Photo / ODTThe Dunedin City Council has taken reasonable and welcome steps to improve safety after the drowning of Dunedin teenager Vincent Beecroft at Second Beach in 2020, a coroner says. "I also acknowledge their attempts to rescue Mr Beecroft and their quick call to emergency services." "I am satisfied that Mr Beecroft died an accidental death following slipping while climbing back up rocks at Second Beach and falling into the sea."

Source: Otago Daily Times August 23, 2022 05:42 UTC