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South Carolina Woman Dies in 150-Foot Fall at North Carolina Waterfall Overlook

  • A 61-year-old woman from Greer, South Carolina fell 150 feet to her death at the Glassmine Falls Overlook in western North Carolina.
  • The incident occurred on September 23 at the popular scenic viewpoint along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
  • The victim was identified as Nancy Sampson by the National Park Service.
  • First responders had to rappel down the cliff to reach Sampson's body below the overlook.
  • Sampson was there with her husband, who said his "heart is broken" over the tragic accident.
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