Abseiling instructor dies in fall at school excursion

Police say a number of the group had already abseiled to the bottom of the cave area on Thursday afternoon when the instructor fell.

First aid was provided to the man until a rescue helicopter paramedic was lowered into the cave and took over.

"Tragically, the man became unresponsive and was unable to be revived. He died at the scene," WA Police said in a statement.

The man's colleagues and emergency service volunteers assisted with the recovery of the instructor, students and teachers from the bottom of the cave.

Police have notified WorkSafe of the incident and will prepare a report for the coroner.