Key takeaways:
- Nancy Sampson, 61, of Greer, South Carolina, died after falling approximately 150 feet from a cliff near the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.
- Rescuers located her body about 150 feet below the overlook and it was recovered by first responders, rangers, and a volunteer.
- The National Park Service is investigating the incident and urges hikers to be aware of their surroundings and take necessary precautions when exploring unfamiliar terrain.
A 61-year-old woman from Greer, South Carolina, has died after falling approximately 150 feet from a cliff near the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.
According to the National Park Service, dispatch operators received a report of a woman falling from the Glassmine Falls Overlook at around noon on Saturday. Park rangers who responded to the scene confirmed that the woman, identified as Nancy Sampson, had succumbed to injuries from her fall.
Rescuers were able to locate Sampson’s body about 150 feet below the overlook. Her body was recovered by first responders from Reems Creek Fire Department, rangers from Mt. Mitchell State Park and a volunteer from a trauma intervention program.
The National Park Service has not released any further information about the incident, but an investigation is ongoing.
The death of Nancy Sampson is a tragic reminder of the dangers of hiking and exploring in the outdoors. Park officials urge hikers to be aware of their surroundings and to take necessary precautions when exploring unfamiliar terrain.
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