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49-Year-Old Topsfield Mother Dies in Fall at Purgatory Chasm

Authorities are investigating the fatal fall as an unattended death while recovery crews work to retrieve her remains.

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President Donald Trump, right, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office at the White House, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington.
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First responders on scene at the Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Sutton, Massachusetts, on April 23, 2025.

Overview

  • A 49-year-old mother of four from Topsfield, Massachusetts, fell to her death at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation on Wednesday afternoon.
  • The incident occurred around 2 p.m., and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by responding Massachusetts State Police troopers.
  • The case is being investigated as an unattended death by State Police detectives and the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, following standard procedures for such incidents.
  • The victim has not been publicly identified, pending notification of her family.
  • Purgatory Chasm, a popular hiking and rock climbing destination in Worcester County, is known for its rugged terrain, raising ongoing concerns about safety in natural recreational areas.