Heartbroken mother talks about the loss of her teenage son after a tragic 100-foot fall near Kaikōura

A heartbroken mother has spoken about her “kind, stable and loving” teenage son who tragically died after falling 100 feet downhill near Kaikōura.

Sebastian Frost was taking a family outing on Father’s Day, Sunday, September 6, when he fell on Factory Rd in Hāpuku around 2.15pm

He was seriously injured and was taken to Kaikōura. Despite efforts to save the 13-year-old boy, his injuries proved fatal.

His mother Jessica Frost said in a statement to the Herald that she was “completely heartbroken” and extremely grateful for the time she and the family spent with him.

He said Sebastian had an “overwhelmingly positive influence” on the family and others.

“We loved his curiosity about life, his humor and loyalty, his integrity. We will deeply miss his kind, constant and loving presence.”

The “bright-eyed” teenager leaves behind his 3-year-old younger sister, Annie, “whom he adored,” and his loving parents Jessica and Greg.

“Family meant absolutely everything to him, he had a very special bond with Annie. She was more than a sister to him, she was his best friend,” Jessica said.

A Givealittle page has been created to help support the family and cover funeral expenses.

As of 2 p.m. today, the page had raised over $ 7,000.

“The Givealittle page was a complete surprise to us, we had no idea until a friend found it and showed it to us a few days ago,” he said.

“We are very touched and grateful for it and will use it to cover the funeral expenses.”

Sebastian was a student at Kaikoura High School, part of a close-knit community on the South Island that was mourning the tragic death.

The president of the school’s board of trustees, Mark Fissenden, told the Herald last week that the teenager’s death came as a shock not just to his classmates, but to the community at large.

“It is a tragedy for the school and the entire community,” Fissenden said. “And it is a terrible tragedy for the family involved.”

He said there were only 200 students in the high school and they had all endured more trauma than their share of late.

“They have had the earthquakes and Covid and now [lost] one of his companions, “he said.

Kaikoura High School principal John Tait said Sebastian’s death was incredibly sad.

“This has been a great shock and loss for both Kaikoura High School and Kaikoura Suburban School, as well as our community.

“Our condolences to the family,” he said.

The police attended the incident and the death will be referred to the coroner.