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.