The person is understood to have been rafting and passed away at the scene.
‘Police extend our condolences to their family and friends at this difficult time.’
WorkSafe have been notified of the incident and police are making enquiries on behalf of the coroner.
Image credit: Ulrich Lange, CC BY-SA 3.0
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