Mount Maunganui Landslide: Walkers Near Site After 111 Call

A recent photo captures walkers above a slip on Mount Maunganui, nearly two hours after a local reported it to emergency services. The mountain had experienced several smaller slips before a tragic landslide occurred, burying six people at a nearby campground. A woman at the holiday park attempted to warn others of the danger at around 5 am, while local resident Alister McHardy alerted authorities after noticing a significant slip. Mount Maunganui is a popular area for campers and early-morning walkers.

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