Post by Poor Richard on Jun 25, 2024 7:33:12 GMT -7
National park tourist dies after being swept over waterfall
Fox News reports "A young woman from Pennsylvania died at Glacier National Park after she was swept over a waterfall, park officials say.
The 26-year-old fell into the water near St. Mary Falls at around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, according to officials. The waterfall, which is located in Glacier County, Montana, is around 35 feet tall.
After falling, the woman was washed over the waterfall and was trapped underwater for several minutes.
Bystanders at the park quickly assisted and brought the woman out of the water before first responders arrived. Bystanders also administered CPR on the woman before park rangers and ambulance personnel took over."
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The 26-year-old fell into the water near St. Mary Falls at around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, according to officials. The waterfall, which is located in Glacier County, Montana, is around 35 feet tall.
After falling, the woman was washed over the waterfall and was trapped underwater for several minutes.
Bystanders at the park quickly assisted and brought the woman out of the water before first responders arrived. Bystanders also administered CPR on the woman before park rangers and ambulance personnel took over."
Read the full story here.