'The teacher collapsed': man who dialled 111 describes Abbey Caves tragedy

From Morning Report, 7:24 am on 11 May 2023

A man who was at the scene of the Abbey Caves tragedy says one of the adults who was with the students, saved lives.

Caleb Salisbury, an arborist based in Whangarei, says he called 111 after some of the students asked him for help while working on a nearby property.

Police walk down steps towards the Abbey Caves, Whāngarei, after  searchers looking for a Whangārei Boys' High School student recovered a body.

Police on the steps to the entrance of Abbey Caves, Whāngarei. Photo: RNZ / Tom Taylor

He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.