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08/12/2014
British Base Jumper Dies In Cliff Fall
A British base jumper has died after plunging from a cliff in Australia.
Gareth Jones, 25, from Brighton, fell 90 metres on to a rock platform in Sydney.
Two of Mr Jones' friends tried but could not revive him.
An FCO spokesman said: "We can confirm the death of a British national in Manly, New South Wales on December 7. We are in touch with local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance to the family."
(CD/JP)
Gareth Jones, 25, from Brighton, fell 90 metres on to a rock platform in Sydney.
Two of Mr Jones' friends tried but could not revive him.
An FCO spokesman said: "We can confirm the death of a British national in Manly, New South Wales on December 7. We are in touch with local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance to the family."
(CD/JP)
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