US Politics | Hiker plunges 100ft down mountain to her death while walking with friends as rescue crews trek for a MILE to find her
A WOMAN has fallen 100 feet to her death while hiking with others at a popular tourist attraction. The accident happened yesterday on the Multnomah Falls-Larch Mountain Trail, about 30miles East of Portland, Oregon, according to authorities. 
GettyA woman is dead after reportedly plunging 100feet while hiking a Multnomah Falls trail near Portland, Oregon '/ ' 
Multnomah Co. Sheriff's OfficeFirst responders had to hike 1.3miles to reach her body, according to authorities '/ ' Crews first arrived at the scene just before 1:30pm yesterday and four firefighters began the roughly 1.3mile hike to reach her, officials said. Multnomah County Sherriff's Office told KOIN the woman was hiking with a group of friends when the fall occurred near Wisendanger Falls, located past the top of Multnomah Falls itself. The victim's name has not yet been released pending notification of next-of-kin and what exactly led to her fall has not yet been disclosed, according to authorities. The Sun reached out to the Sheriff's Office for further details, but they refused to comment. More hiking accidents 
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TEARS FOR EVERLY Heartbreaking update after girl fell to death while hiking with family Corbett Fire said responders found bystanders performing CPR on the woman. However, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Stephanie Weinstein, an avid hiker visiting from Canada told the station she was devastated to learn she was about to embark on the trail, where the woman had just died. "It hit us hard to know that happened here, because people who hike, enjoy hiking,... she said. ...Especially my teenage son really likes to go to the edge of trails, horrible things could happen. I'm sending all my prayers, and my thoughts to them." Weinstein had a warning for hikers as well, reminding the public about being adequately prepared when hitting a trail. She said it was important to make sure you have proper hiking shoes, and extra food and water. Most importantly \- she said to study the trail before you set out. Her plan was to hike Wisendanger Falls with her family, but that plan changed ...out of respect for that person and the place, so we'll find another trail,... she told Fox. Multnomah Falls is a popular Pacific Northwest destination for hikers. Read More on The US Sun 
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ON CHIN ICE Kardashian critics share wild theory that Khloe underwent new plastic surgery It's fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain and the flow over the falls provides a spectacular view with water plummeting 620feet in two sections, according to Recreation.gov. The Sheriff's office told KOIN that while the Oregon gorge is a scenic destination, "due to its steep, rocky terrain, hikers are urged to be cautious and remain vigilant when visiting the area." 
GettyMultnomah Falls is a popular Pacific Northwest destination for hikers '/ ' 
GettyThe Multnomah County Sheriff's office said while the gorge is a scenic destination, "due to its steep, rocky terrain, hikers are urged to be cautious and remain vigilant when visiting the area... '/ '
GettyA woman is dead after reportedly plunging 100feet while hiking a Multnomah Falls trail near Portland, Oregon '/ ' Multnomah Co. Sheriff's OfficeFirst responders had to hike 1.3miles to reach her body, according to authorities '/ ' Crews first arrived at the scene just before 1:30pm yesterday and four firefighters began the roughly 1.3mile hike to reach her, officials said. Multnomah County Sherriff's Office told KOIN the woman was hiking with a group of friends when the fall occurred near Wisendanger Falls, located past the top of Multnomah Falls itself. The victim's name has not yet been released pending notification of next-of-kin and what exactly led to her fall has not yet been disclosed, according to authorities. The Sun reached out to the Sheriff's Office for further details, but they refused to comment. More hiking accidents DEADLY PLUNGE Brit tourist chased by raging MULE while hiking and plunges off cliff TEARS FOR EVERLY Heartbreaking update after girl fell to death while hiking with family Corbett Fire said responders found bystanders performing CPR on the woman. However, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Stephanie Weinstein, an avid hiker visiting from Canada told the station she was devastated to learn she was about to embark on the trail, where the woman had just died. "It hit us hard to know that happened here, because people who hike, enjoy hiking,... she said. ...Especially my teenage son really likes to go to the edge of trails, horrible things could happen. I'm sending all my prayers, and my thoughts to them." Weinstein had a warning for hikers as well, reminding the public about being adequately prepared when hitting a trail. She said it was important to make sure you have proper hiking shoes, and extra food and water. Most importantly \- she said to study the trail before you set out. Her plan was to hike Wisendanger Falls with her family, but that plan changed ...out of respect for that person and the place, so we'll find another trail,... she told Fox. Multnomah Falls is a popular Pacific Northwest destination for hikers. Read More on The US Sun SKIN CRAWLING Gruesome MAGGOT infestation at apartment leads to 'discovery of rotting body' ON CHIN ICE Kardashian critics share wild theory that Khloe underwent new plastic surgery It's fed by underground springs from Larch Mountain and the flow over the falls provides a spectacular view with water plummeting 620feet in two sections, according to Recreation.gov. The Sheriff's office told KOIN that while the Oregon gorge is a scenic destination, "due to its steep, rocky terrain, hikers are urged to be cautious and remain vigilant when visiting the area." GettyMultnomah Falls is a popular Pacific Northwest destination for hikers '/ ' GettyThe Multnomah County Sheriff's office said while the gorge is a scenic destination, "due to its steep, rocky terrain, hikers are urged to be cautious and remain vigilant when visiting the area... '/ '
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