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Oregon Dad, 41, Slips & Falls 200 Feet To His Death While Hiking
Oregon Dad Slips & Falls 200 Feet To His Death In Front Of Wife & 5 Kids While Hiking
A 40-year-old hiker was killed over the weekend when he slipped and plummeted down the side of a mountain in front of his wife and five children near Oregon’s Multnomah Falls, officials said.
The hiking trail tragedy unfolded about 2 p.m. Saturday about a half-mile from the iconic Benson Bridge, a footbridge near Oregon’s tallest waterfall, the 620-foot Mulnomah Falls, authorities said.
“Mom, Dad, five kids were all here enjoying a beautiful day. And unfortunately, a tragic accident happened,” said John Plock, a spokesman for the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
“At one point on the trail, the father slipped and fell and fell down the side of an embankment.”
Plock said the man, whose name has not been released, fell 100 to 150 feet down the embankment alongside the Columbia River Highway. The man’s family, according to Plock, called 911 for help. He said the man’s wife and children could not see where he landed.
The Corbett Fire Department responded to the scene and found the man in 45 minutes but he was already dead, officials said. With the help of volunteers and other search-and-rescue agencies, firefighters managed to find the man and retrieve his body, Plock said.
“Nearly 2 million people visit Multnomah Falls every year but it’s not just a leisurely walk where you show up with your flip-flops and you take a walk on a paved path,” Plock said. “This is a hiking trail. You should be prepared for an actual hike with the proper footwear..
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