Woman, 21, dead after fall near popular rock climbing area in Flatrock

A young woman is dead after a steep fall off the side of a cliff in Flatrock around suppertime on Friday.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary confirmed late Friday evening that the woman was 21 years old.

Police said the death is accidental. 

Firefighters from St. John's, Torbay and Flatrock responded to the call as well as members of the high angle rescue team. 

The fall happened in a popular rock climbing area on a rocky jut of land known locally as the Beamer around 5 p.m. She was reportedly part of a group of rock climbers who were in the area.

A universal helicopter attempted to reach the woman but was unsuccessful. Rescue crews later retrieved the body.