Person Dies in 177-Foot Fall at Silver Falls State Park After Entering Closed Area

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A visit to one of Oregon’s most beloved state parks ended in tragedy Monday evening after a person fell from the top of South Falls at Silver Falls State Park.

According to Oregon State Police, emergency crews were called to the Marion County park at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10, following reports that someone had fallen from the top of South Falls.

South Falls, one of the best-known waterfalls in Oregon and a centerpiece of Silver Falls State Park, plunges approximately 177 feet into the canyon below.

Investigators say the person had entered an area that was closed to visitors before the accident occurred. According

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