A tourist died after falling approximately 177 feet from the top of South Falls at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon on Monday evening, according to authorities.
Emergency crews responded to the scene around 6:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a fall. Oregon State Police stated that an investigation determined the individual had entered a closed-off area at the top of the waterfall to pose for photos. The tourist then slipped and fell into the water below.
Bystanders attempted to assist the victim, who was not immediately identified, but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred near the state capital of Salem.
South Falls is a prominent feature of the park's Trail of Ten Falls and is known for a pathway that allows visitors to walk behind the cascading water. It is considered a central attraction within Oregon's state park system.