All articles tagged with #cliff fall
A man and woman in Brazil died after their car fell hundreds of feet off a cliff while they were believed to be having sex inside. The vehicle's movements likely caused it to teeter over the edge, and both victims were found at the base of the cliff with no signs of violence. The case is under investigation, with authorities awaiting forensic reports.
A couple in Brazil died when their car fell off a 1,300ft cliff while they were engaging in an intimate act inside the vehicle, with investigations suggesting no foul play and the incident possibly caused by their actions inside the parked car.
A 40-year-old woman, Zaynab Joseph, fell to her death from a 140-foot cliff while hiking with her husband and 1-year-old child on Bear Mountain in Sedona, Arizona. The circumstances surrounding her death are under investigation, and it's unclear which trail the family was hiking. Sedona is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic outdoor activities, and the hike to the top of Bear Mountain is considered strenuous.
A driver in Monterey County, California, was ejected from his car through the sunroof after it rolled several hundred feet down a cliff, where he remained stranded for two days until a rescue operation involving the California Highway Patrol and other agencies. The man was located nearly 400 feet over the side near the beach below Highway 1 and was eventually hoisted to safety by a helicopter. He was then taken to a hospital for treatment of his moderate injuries.
A dog named Dancer was rescued after surviving a 60-foot fall from a cliff at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan. The 3-year-old pooch was found alive on a ledge about 60 feet below the cliff after spending a night alone on the Lake Superior shoreline. Park rangers and a local rope rescue team helped recover the dog, who was described as a "professional troublemaker," and she was reunited with her family and is recovering. This incident comes shortly after the Coast Guard saved another 3-year-old dog, Leo, who fell 300 feet at Oregon's Ecola State Park.
Dancer, a 3-year-old dog, survived a 60-foot fall off a cliff near Miners Castle in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore area in Michigan. After hours of searching, park rangers and a local rope rescue team found Dancer alive on a ledge the next morning. Described as a "professional troublemaker," Dancer has been reunited with her family and is recovering well.
A 3-year-old dog named Dancer was rescued after falling roughly 60 feet from a cliff at Miners Castle at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The dog's owners searched for hours before alerting rangers, who then contacted a local rope rescue team to help locate the missing pup. Dancer was found the next morning and reunited with her owners, and is now recovering. Rangers emphasized the importance of being prepared for slippery, cold conditions in the area.
A 61-year-old woman from Greer, South Carolina, died after falling down a steep cliff at the Glassmine Falls Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Rescuers located her body nearly 150 feet below the overlook, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is currently under investigation by the National Park Service.
TikTok star Caleb Coffee, known for his daring stunts, is in the ICU after falling off an 80-foot cliff and landing on a bed of lava rocks while hiking in Hawaii. Despite initial concerns of a broken neck, Caleb announced that miraculously, he did not break his neck but suffered injuries including a broken femur, fractured wrist, and burns. His family has started a GoFundMe to cover medical costs, as Caleb does not have insurance. The campaign has raised around $13,000 so far.
A woman in Turkey tragically fell to her death from a 100-foot cliff moments after her marriage proposal. The couple had gone to the cliff to celebrate their engagement and watch the sunset when the bride-to-be lost her balance and fell over the edge. Despite initial survival, she was declared dead after resuscitation efforts. Local authorities have opened an investigation and called for safety precautions, including the installation of a fence, to prevent similar incidents.
An 18-year-old from Wisconsin fell off a cliff and into the St. Croix River at Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. Search and rescue efforts were launched but were unsuccessful and paused at nightfall. The search will resume in the morning. Officials have warned the public not to search on or near the water due to dangerous conditions.
A woman named Jennifer Petri died after falling 20 feet off a cliff in the Coconino National Forest near Camp Verde, Arizona. The area is known as "The Bluffs" and is about 200 feet above West Clear Creek. Search and rescue teams were called to help locate Petri, who was found at the base of the cliff just above the water's edge. It is unclear how she fell from the cliff, and detectives are investigating the circumstances of her death.