A Canadian tourist in Hawaii drove his rental car off a 60-foot cliff, fell into the water, and was rescued by firefighters and a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after fishermen called 911. The man was treated for minor injuries and hypothermia. Witnesses said the rented Jeep landed upside down on the rocks, and the driver fell into the water when he opened the passenger side door. This incident comes after a tourist in Northern California survived being stranded for three days after falling off a 1,000-foot cliff while hiking.
A mansion in Dana Point, California, is now teetering on the edge of a cliff following a landslide caused by heavy rain and an atmospheric river. Officials have stated that the home is not in immediate danger, as it is built on caissons anchored to bedrock. The city recommended the owner conduct a professional engineering inspection as a precaution, but confirmed that the house is not threatened and will not be red-tagged. Another storm is expected to bring more heavy rain, flooding, and snow to the region in the coming days.
Heavy rains and storms in Southern California have caused erosion, leading to several multi-million dollar homes in Dana Point appearing to be on the edge of falling over a cliff into the ocean below. The homes are being monitored by building inspectors, and while there is no structural damage at the moment, the area is at risk. Additionally, a condominium building in Isla Vista was evacuated when the backyard fell into the ocean. With more storms expected, California faces a renewed flooding risk, especially in areas with already saturated soils.
A 19-year-old hiker, Jonathan "Johnny" Fielding, fell to his death at Moonscape Overlook in Utah when the cliff edge he was standing on crumbled beneath him while taking photos. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office ruled the death accidental. Fielding's family expressed comfort in knowing he was doing what he loved at the time of the accident, while his sister warned other hikers and photographers to be cautious near cliff edges. Fielding, a former resident of Missouri, was remembered as a fun-loving and intelligent young man, and a GoFundMe page was created to help pay for his funeral expenses.
A dog named Dancer survived a 60-foot fall from a cliff at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan and spent the night alone before being rescued by a local rope rescue team. This marks the second recent incident of a dog surviving a fall from a high cliff, with the previous one being a golden retriever named Leo at Oregon's Ecola State Park. Dancer, described as a "professional troublemaker," was found alive and reunited with her family, highlighting the importance of being prepared for slippery and cold conditions in such areas.
A small convenience store hanging 120 meters above the ground on a cliff in the Shiniuzhai Scenic Area in China has gained the reputation of being the country's "most inconvenient convenience store." Located along an 800-meter via ferrata route, the store provides climbers with drinks and light refreshments. The store has garnered attention on social media, with users joking about the demanding nature of the job for the staff members. Despite the challenges, the store offers climbers a bottle of water for free and sells beverages for less than $1. The Shiniuzhai Scenic Area is known for its hilly landscape and thrilling mountain-based activities.
A woman tragically died after falling down a steep cliff at Glassmine Falls Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway, prompting a response from the Reems Creek Fire Department.
A woman in Turkey tragically fell to her death from a 100-feet cliff just moments after her boyfriend proposed to her during a sunset picnic. The couple had chosen the spot for its romantic ambiance, but the celebration turned into a tragedy when the woman lost her balance and plummeted over the edge. Despite efforts to resuscitate her, she was declared dead by medics.
A woman in Turkey tragically slipped and fell to her death from a cliff just moments after her boyfriend proposed to her. The couple had chosen the spot for its romantic setting and were preparing for a sunset picnic to celebrate their engagement. The woman lost her balance and fell over the edge, initially surviving the fall but later succumbing to her injuries. Friends of the victim called for safety precautions to be implemented at the cliff, which is a popular spot for watching sunsets. The area was temporarily closed off for investigation and reopened with controlled access.
A 39-year-old woman tragically fell to her death while celebrating her engagement with a clifftop picnic in Turkey. Yesim Demir slipped and plunged 100 feet off a cliff at Polente Cape in Canakkale. Despite surviving the fall, she succumbed to her injuries shortly after. Her fiancé, Nizamettin Gursu, had left momentarily to retrieve picnic supplies when he heard her scream. The area has been closed off, and an investigation has been opened to determine the circumstances of the accident.
The Coast Guard rescued a German shepherd that fell over a 300-foot cliff onto a remote stretch of Cannon Beach in Oregon. The dog was walking with her owner when she fell and was left stranded on a rocky shore. The Coast Guard airlifted the injured dog to safety within 90 minutes of her fall and reunited her with her owner. Despite the fall, the dog is in great shape and is expected to recover from her injuries.
The California doctor accused of driving his Tesla off a cliff while his wife and two small children were in the car told authorities he was trying to check his tire pressure when the vehicle plunged off the cliffside, according to new court documents. But his wife told first responders "multiple times" that her husband intentionally drove the car off the cliff, the outlet reported, citing court records. Dharmesh Patel is facing three counts of attempted murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
A California man accused of intentionally driving his Tesla off a cliff with his wife and two children inside claimed he pulled over to check the tire pressure, according to court documents obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle. His wife, however, told first responders that he drove off the cliff on purpose. The man, Dharmesh Patel, was charged with three counts of attempted murder in January and pleaded not guilty. All four family members survived the crash. Patel is scheduled to appear in court on June 12 for a preliminary hearing.
The wife of Dr. Dharmesh Patel, a California radiologist, told authorities that he intentionally drove their Tesla off a 330-foot cliff with her and their two young children inside earlier this year. Patel was charged with three counts of attempted murder but pleaded not guilty. Fortunately, no one was harmed in the incident.
A woman identified as Jennifer Petri fell 20 feet off a cliff in an area known as "The Bluffs," which is 200 feet above West Clear Creek near Camp Verde, Arizona. Petri was found dead at the base of the cliff just above the edge of the creek. The investigation is ongoing.
