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Florida Tourists Identified After Fatal Fall at Bryce Canyon’s Inspiration Point

Authorities confirm the deaths of Matthew Nannen and Bailee Crane, who climbed over safety railings before falling 380 feet.

The view from Inspiration Point in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. 
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Overview

  • The victims, 45-year-old Matthew Nannen and 58-year-old Bailee Crane, were identified by the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office on April 30, 2025.
  • The two Florida residents were living in a U-Haul rental and had traveled to Utah after spending time in Arizona.
  • Tourists from France spotted the bodies below Inspiration Point on April 29, prompting a recovery operation involving law enforcement and a helicopter.
  • Investigators believe the pair climbed over the safety railing late on April 28 or early on April 29, with slippery conditions from lingering snow potentially contributing to the fall.
  • The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at national park overlooks, where similar fatal falls have occurred in recent years.