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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.
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