Historic cemetery at risk of slipping onto Coromandel highway
About 10 graves from a century-old cemetery in Thames are at risk of eroding onto State Highway 25.
Approximately 10 graves from the historic Tararu Cemetery in Thames face the risk of slipping onto the state highway below due to erosion. The graves contain century-old human remains. The situation presents an unusual hazard for drivers using SH25.
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Century-old human remains at risk of slipping onto state highway
Weaving past ancient human remains isn’t what people expect on a trip up SH25, but it's a possibility.
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Century-old human remains at risk of slipping onto Coromandel highway
Approximately 10 graves from the historic Tararu Cemetery in Thames are “at risk” of slipping onto the road below.