Boy in hospital after falling from rope swing

A 12-year-old boy suffered moderate injuries after falling from a rope swing at Purakaunui beach this afternoon.

A St John ambulance spokesman said the boy received moderate arm and shoulder injuries after falling almost 2m from the swing.

St John was called to the scene at 4.55pm.

He was taken to Dunedin Hospital by ambulance.

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