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A tragic incident unfolded earlier today on Mount Beerwah, where two 18-year-old climbers fell while ascending the mountain. The pair were reportedly part of a group of three tackling the climb when the accident occurred.
Tragically, a teenage girl suffered a fall of approximately 60 meters, sustaining severe injuries that led to her death at the scene. Alongside her, a young man believed to be her boyfriend fell nearly 90 meters, incurring critical head injuries.
Emergency services quickly responded, airlifting the severely injured young man to Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Upon arrival, he was in a fight for his life, receiving intensive medical care for his injuries.
Meanwhile, search and rescue teams scaled the mountain to secure the safety of the third climber, who, though physically unharmed, was experiencing shock from the harrowing event.
Search and rescue teams climbed up the mountain to ensure the safety of the other climber, who was uninjured but suffering from shock.
It is believed she is the sister of the teenager who died.
The mountain has been closed to the public for nearly a week after heavy rainfall in south-east Queensland had made the area unsafe for walking.
“This closure is a precautionary measure following high rainfall events,” a statement on the Queensland Parks and Forests website said.
“The risk of large rockfall above the summit route is much higher after heavy rain.”
There is signage in the area highlighting that the mountain is closed to the public.
The closure was set to be lifted tomorrow, but it is not known if it will now be extended due to today’s accident.
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