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Adelaide Father, 34, Dies After Fall at Morialta Lookout While Reportedly Picking Up Litter

Police deem the case non-suspicious with a report to be prepared for the coroner.

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Overview

  • Stephen Queen, 34, of Tranmere, died at the scene around 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 at Morialta Conservation Park near Adelaide.
  • Witnesses said he went over a barrier near Deep View Lookout to retrieve a plastic bottle and then slipped and fell down a ravine.
  • South Australia Police said the circumstances are under investigation and the death is not believed to be suspicious, with a coroner’s report to follow.
  • Emergency crews responded in force and the park was closed for several hours during the operation, according to park-goers.
  • Family remembered Queen as a devoted father and passionate environmentalist who was nearing the end of a university degree with plans to work in environmental science.