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Woman dies after 80m plunge at Mapleton Falls

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A woman has died after falling about 80 metres down a popular waterfall in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

A police spokesperson said a report would be prepared for the coroner following the non-suspicious death of the 36-year-old Dakabin woman at Mapleton Falls yesterday.

“Emergency services were called to Mapleton Falls around 3.30pm following reports a woman had fallen,” they said.

“She was located deceased around 4.30pm.

“There is no further information available.”

The Queensland Ambulance Service reported that the woman fell about 80 metres.

It also reported that another patient with minor injuries was transported to Nambour Hospital in stable condition.

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