Boy, 16, dies after accident at Kellys Falls

Andrew Pearson
Updated February 23 2017 - 11:52am, first published 9:30am
The Illawarra Police Rescue Squad was called to Kelly Falls at Helensburgh to assist with the rescue of a teenager. However, the presence of NSW Ambulance rescue helicopters meant the skills of police weren't required. Picture: Illawarra Police Rescue Squad
The Illawarra Police Rescue Squad was called to Kelly Falls at Helensburgh to assist with the rescue of a teenager. However, the presence of NSW Ambulance rescue helicopters meant the skills of police weren't required. Picture: Illawarra Police Rescue Squad

11.45am: Police say the teenager who died after he fell from a tree branch into a swimming hole at Kellys Falls, near Helensburgh, on Wednesday was pulled from the water by his friends. 

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Andrew Pearson

Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.

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