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.