A tragic incident occurred at Glacier National Park where a young woman from Pennsylvania lost her life after being swept over a waterfall, according to park officials. The 26-year-old fell into the water near St. Mary Falls around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday. St. Mary Falls, located in Glacier County, Montana, stands at approximately 35 feet tall.
After the woman fell into the water, she was carried over the waterfall and remained submerged for several minutes. Thankfully, bystanders at the park sprang into action, pulling her out of the water before first responders arrived. They performed CPR on the woman until park rangers and ambulance personnel took over. Despite their efforts, the Pennsylvania resident was pronounced dead around 7 p.m. that evening.
Glacier National Park authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s tragic death. They have expressed their deepest condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time and have requested privacy for the grieving loved ones.
Drowning and falls are unfortunately common causes of death at Glacier National Park. In a similar incident last year, a 28-year-old woman from Kansas lost her life after falling into one of the park’s creeks. Additionally, back in 2017, a visitor taking photos slipped into a creek and was swept off a steep cliff. The 26-year-old man fell approximately 100 feet and was declared dead.
Glacier National Park, situated in Montana, is known for its stunning natural beauty and attracts visitors from around the world. The park authorities are working closely with law enforcement to investigate the recent tragedy further. At this time, there is no additional information available regarding the incident.
It is essential for park visitors to exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings while exploring the wilderness to prevent such unfortunate accidents from occurring in the future. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the young woman who lost her life at Glacier National Park.