NEWS.com.au | Mt Barney: Climber falls 300m to death NEWS.com.au The body of the Bethania man, 50, was located at the base of the mountain at 5.50pm, after an extensive search by rescue crews. Police have confirmed recovery efforts for the man's body will begin in the morning. The man had been abseiling with a man ... Climber found dead after falling 300 metres from Mount Barney Rock climber plummets 300m to death in abseiling tragedy Abseiler, 50, plunges 300metres to his death after falling from his rope at a popular climbing spot |