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Child rescued after falling into gorge at Karijini — ABC Pilbara Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents Fortescue Falls at Dales Gorge is a popular swimming spot.(ABC Pilbara: Michelle Stanley) A carry-...

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Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Fortescue Falls at Dales Gorge is a popular swimming spot.(ABC Pilbara: Michelle Stanley)

A carry-out rescue has been completed after a young boy fell into a popular swimming spot at Karijini National Park.

Emergency services were called to Dales Gorge shortly before midday on Tuesday.

The gorge remains closed to the public, with emergency services personnel still on site.

Emergency services have rescued a young child who fell into a gorge in Western Australia's Karijini National Park.

It is understood the boy fell at the popular Dales Gorge swimming spot.

Authorities were alerted shortly before midday.

A number of emergency agencies are at the site.(ABC News: Tara de Landgrafft)

A Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson told the ABC a carry-out rescue operation was completed just before 3pm on Tuesday.

Volunteers from Tom Price State Emergency Service and Bushfire Brigade personnel assisted with the rescue.

St John WA was not able to confirm specific injuries or the age of the child, but said the boy was being transferred to Tom Price district hospital and did not have life-threatening injuries.

Dales Gorge has been closed  while the rescue is carried out.(ABC News: Tara de Landgrafft)

More than 30,000 tourists visit Karijini National Park between June and August every year, according to the Tom Price Visitor Centre.

Dales Gorge is considered one of the most popular and accessible gorges in the park.

Dales Gorge and adjacent pools and trails are closed until further notice.

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