25-Year-Old Man Dead After Fall at Waterfall in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park

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A 25-year-old man has died at a waterfall in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, officials have confirmed.

TheNational Park Service issued a statement on Mondaywhich said that the fall took place at West Creek Falls, located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountain National Park. The man involved in the incident — who was from Providence, Rhode Island — died after falling at the waterfall and being pulled underwater on Sunday.

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Accordingto a report from ABC News, Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park draws around 4 million hikers each year, and features 400 square miles of mountainous terrain.

The National Park Service also issued a warning advising visitors to keep a safe distance from “mountain rivers, streams, and waterfalls waters” that are currently running “very cold and very fast.”

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“The depth and current of all waterways can be deceivingly deep and swift. Park visitors are reminded to keep back from the banks of streams, rivers and waterfalls. Rocks and vegetation near water sources are often very slippery.

source: people.com