Hiker killed after 200ft fall in in style waterfall

A person has died after falling 200ft from a cliff in Oregan, police have mentioned.

A 41-year-old man was climbing on the in style waterfall in Multnomah Falls, when he stumbled and fell to his loss of life on Saturday 1 July.

The physique of the hiker, who has been recognized as Gerardo Hernandez-Rodriguez was discovered on the base after emergency companies responded to stories of his fall.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office mentioned in an announcement a witness had seen Mr Rodriguez climbing round 1.30pm on the path past the Benson Bridge close to the primary swap when he then “stumbled and fell down an embankment.”

The witness advised police they then overlooked Mr Rodriguez.

Police mentioned after the incident was reported, they joined a US Forest Service ranger within the space to seek for Mr Rodriguez.

Due to the “inaccessible, steep terrain”, responders known as for a drone for use by the Gresham Police Department through the search “while Corbett firefighters prepared to rappel from the trail,” police mentioned.

During the rescue mission, a police officer started looking out the bottom of the cliff on the south facet of the Historic Columbia River Highway.

The officer then situated Mr Rodriguez’s physique off the street, “directly below where the fall occurred.”

Police confirmed within the assertion that Mr Rodriguez didn’t survive the autumn.

Officials mentioned it’s estimated Mr Hernandez fell almost 200ft and that “alcohol impairment was likely a contributing factor in the fall.”

The police have now launched a public security message to ensure persons are “prepared” when occurring the hike.

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It added: “We encourage all who come to hike and explore the Columbia River Gorge to be prepared.

“Before leaving residence, study extra concerning the climbing path or vacation spot, take into account footwear and pack the ten necessities. On the path, pay attention to your environment, watch the place you step and maintain kids in attain.”

The necessities for climbing, in accordance with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, embrace navigation aids, a headlamp, first assist tools and a gear restore equipment, in addition to additional meals and water.