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Person dies at state park after falling from 177-foot waterfall while posing for pictures, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· 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 incident occurred at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. A person fell from the top of a 177-foot waterfall and died. The fall happened when the individual slipped while posing for pictures in a closed-off area.
Emergency crews responded to the scene on Monday evening. Witnesses attempted to save 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. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following safety guidelines and restrictions in public areas.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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