An abseiler who fell 30 metres down a steep slope had to be winched out of treacherous terrain overnight after suffering multiple injuries.

A 15-year-old facing serious charges over the death of an Auckland man has escaped from Child Youth and Family care.

Rev.Jenny Chalmers says seeing photos of the balloon crash victims smiling before their flight would be positive for the families.

"Whatever caused the Carterton accident, the death toll is notable. The right lessons must be drawn."