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Hiker Falls to Death in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge

Young woman separated from friends and went off trail near Horsetail Falls, officials report

  • Elisha Angelic Macias, 22, fell approximately 50 to 60 feet from a cliff.
  • The incident occurred near the Oneonta Trailhead, about 35 miles east of Portland.
  • Bystanders attempted CPR but she was declared dead at the scene by emergency responders.
  • The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and medical examiner are investigating the cause of death.
  • A volunteer trauma support group provided resources to those affected by the incident.
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