26-Year-Old Woman Dies After Falling Over Waterfall at Glacier National Park
The Pennsylvania tourist was swept over St. Mary Falls and trapped underwater for several minutes before being rescued.
- The woman fell into the water above St. Mary Falls, a 35-foot-high waterfall on the park's east side.
- Bystanders pulled her from the water and administered CPR until emergency responders arrived.
- Despite resuscitation efforts, the woman never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Authorities are investigating the incident and have withheld the woman's identity pending notification of her family.
- Drowning is a leading cause of death at Glacier National Park, with several fatalities reported in recent years.