Latest hiking accidents news

Jonathan Fielding

Teen falls 300ft to his death trying to get a better photo at Utah canyon

By Dave Golder published

Jonathan Fielding, 19, was hiking near the Moonscape Overlook in Utah's Blue Valley when the tragic accident took his life

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Mountains seen from Taichung, Taiwan

Hiker saves himself by climbing back up cliff after terrifying 30ft fall

By Cat Ellis published

The Taiwanese man spent 14 hours at the foot of the cliff after falling while climbing Mount Baxion

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Multnomah Falls, Oregon

Second hiker dies this week after falling from popular waterfall trail

By Cat Ellis published

The person was found near Multnomah Falls, but difficult terrain meant they couldn't be recovered for 22 hours

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Mount Vesuvius

American hiker falls into Mount Vesuvius while trying to retrieve his cell phone

By Julia Clarke published

A selfie-taking American tourist risked his life to save his cell phone after hiking to the summit of the famous volcano

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