Man, 18, falls over waterfall to his death at WA's Olympic National Park
What we know:
PORT ANGELES, Wash. - An 18-year-old man slipped and fell 50 feet to his death at Olympic National Park on Monday.
The man was walking across rocks at the top of Sol Duc Falls in Olympic National Park when he slipped and fell over the 50-foot waterfall on June 8, according to the National Park Service.
The park's swiftwater and rope rescue teams immediately began their search after he disappeared. Ground teams and other partners including Forks Ambulance, Port Townsend Police Department, Sequim Police Department, the Clallam County Sheriff's Office and more, were involved in search efforts, but were unsuccessful.
A park ranger located the body submerged between the first and second falls the following day.
Search-and-rescue teams are evaluating the surrounding area and are considering multiple issues, including rapid snowmelt leading to higher river flows, vertical cliffs covered in algae and increased water speeds in a narrow canyon near the accident.
The Sol Duc Falls area has been closed since the accident and a eopening date has not been announced.
Editor's note: A previous version of this story included a GoFundMe for a different victim of a climbing accident that happened at Yosemite National Park, not Olympic National Park, according to GoFundMe officials who verify their fundraisers. The story has since been updated.
The Source: Information in this article is from the National Park Service and GoFundMe.
MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE
Seattle traffic to be impacted from upcoming protests
Authorities shift tactics in search for WA triple murder suspect Travis Decker
Manhunt for Travis Decker moves to WA's Kittitas County
Anti-Trump ‘NO KINGS’ protests planned for Seattle this weekend
Seattle police disperse 'ICE OUT' protesters after fire breaks out downtown
Everything you need to know about Seattle Pride Parade 2025
Things to do for Father's Day in Seattle
To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.
Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.