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Person dies at state park after falling from 177-foot waterfall while posing for pictures, police say
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A person fell from the top of a 177-foot waterfall and died.
A fatal accident occurred at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. A person fell from the top of a 177-foot waterfall and died. The incident happened when the individual crossed into a closed area to take photos and slipped, falling into the water below.
Emergency crews responded to the scene on Monday evening after receiving a report of the fall. Witnesses attempted to rescue the person but were unsuccessful. The name of the person who died has not been released.
Further details about the incident are available from Oregon State Police and local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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