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Teen dies in ‘avoidable accident’ while cliff jumping at quarry, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The company had posted "No Trespassing" signs around the property, emphasizing the dangers of cliff jumping.
A tragic incident occurred at a rock quarry in Tennessee, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old. The teen lost consciousness after jumping from a cliff and drowned. His friends attempted to rescue him but were unsuccessful.
The incident happened at Bellevue Quarry, which is on private property. The company managing the property, Scuba Nashville, has expressed condolences and stated that cliff jumping and swimming are not allowed. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The company had posted "No Trespassing" signs around the property, emphasizing the dangers of cliff jumping.
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Category: safety Published: July 21, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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