Mike OR

He was at bottom of rockface after scaling down cliff, standing on ledge. I know this area well and there is a really big swell there. If you are washed into the sea you have little chance of getting out at that point, and currents may take you out anyway. There is a picture on www.climbing.com by Damon Corso just before accident. Hope wife and daughter are doing OK. RIP.

He actually was at the bottom of the cliff on a ledge having finished the climb. I know the area well and there is a big swell there. Once you fall into the sea it is very difficult to get back onto the rocks and this appears to be what happened him. Unfortunately when you let your guard down you are most vulnerable.... Terrible for wife and daughter. RIP