Family, friends 'distraught' at Tasmanian teen's cliff fall death at Blackmans Bay
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The family and friends of a 17-year-old girl who fell to her death from a high cliff south of Hobart on Saturday night have been left "distraught" by the tragedy.
Margaret Mary Lore fell from a height of about 15 metres late on Saturday night, police said.
Ambulance officers attempted to resuscitate her but were unsuccessful.
The Richmond teen was in a group of about half-a-dozen people who walked up to near the top of the cliffs, near the blowhole at Blackmans Bay.
Inspector David Wiss from Tasmania Police said the group had left a party in the nearby Summerleas Road.
"Some of her companions, it appeared, climbed over the fence," Inspector Wiss said.
"She followed, lost her footing, and that's where the tragedy occurred.
"This is a mistake of youth. It's a terrible tragedy.
"The friends would be feeling really traumatised by what's occurred. They'd probably be feeling a bit guilty. It's not something that they could have prevented.
"This was a tragic accident.
"This was a determined group of teenagers, taking some risks, which led to some really unfortunate outcomes."
Inspector Wiss met with Ms Lore's father this morning.
"You can understand how distraught he is," he said.
"Also, her friends are distraught and so we'll ensure there's some appropriate counselling followed up during the week."
Tributes on social media
Friends have been posting tributes to Ms Lore on social media.
"I am so glad I got the pleasure to be your friend. You are the most caring and beautiful person I've ever met! Always made everyone smile. Fly high! You will never be forgotten," said one friend.
"Darling, darling girl I love you so much you are an absolute beauty and I will truly miss you with all my heart fly high angel," said another.
"You didn't have very long in this life, but ey you made it a good one...rest in peace...I'm glad I got to spend some time with you over the years."
Police are investigating whether alcohol could have been a contributing factor.
Topics: death, law-crime-and-justice, blackmans-bay-7052, richmond-7025
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