Hiker plunges 250 feet after climbing fence to take photo of gorge, New York cops say
A hiker plunged 250 feet down the slope of a gorge after climbing a fence to try to take a photo, according to New York State Park Police.
His fall left him stranded in the gorge and prompted a rescue mission at Letchworth State Park, which is referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” on May 14, a news release shared to Facebook said.
“Though unlikely,” the 20-year-old “suffered no major injuries in the fall,” state park police said. He was quickly rescued by park police.
The man’s back appeared bruised with a few scratches in photos shared by the law enforcement agency.
Ultimately, the hiker was issued a citation after he was saved, according to state park police.
They called the rescue “a reminder” of the dangers that can result ‘“when regulations are disregarded.”
Letchworth State Park is in western New York, about 80 miles east of Niagara Falls, and has dozens of hiking trails near its gorge where the Genesee River passes through. The park’s highest cliffs reach about 600 feet.
This story was originally published May 16, 2022 at 6:48 AM with the headline "Hiker plunges 250 feet after climbing fence to take photo of gorge, New York cops say."
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