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Tourist falls 54 meters into waterfall in Oregon

A 20-year-old tourist from Kentucky died while taking photos at Silver Falls State Park.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Tourist falls 54 meters into waterfall in Oregon — Archive photoPhoto: Wendelin Jacober · Flickr · CC0

A 20-year-old tourist climbed over a barrier in Silver Falls State Park in Oregon to take photos at South Falls. According to eyewitnesses, the man fell 54 meters and succumbed to his injuries.

The incident occurred when he entered the restricted area. Reports indicate that bystanders were powerless to prevent the tragedy.

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