Backyard Cliff Fall Rescue | Auckland News

A gardener on Napier Hill tumbled 25 meters down a cliff while trimming hedges—landing in a spot where a neighbor below heard his cries for help. Fire crews had to rappel down unstable, tree-choked terrain to reach him, securing him with a harness before hauling him up. Despite brutal bruises and cuts, he walked away lucky. The rescue was rare but expertly handled, proving even your backyard can become an unexpected cliffside drama. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a9e1b37bf4c0260