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20yo dies after slipping off 177-foot waterfall while posing for pictures
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Nick Viviani , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The waterfall in question is 177 feet tall.
A tragic incident occurred involving a 20-year-old man from Kentucky. He slipped and fell while posing for pictures at a waterfall. The waterfall in question is 177 feet tall.
Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the man died on Monday. The incident happened when he lost his footing while having his picture taken at the top of the waterfall. Further information about this incident can be found through FOX 9 KMSP, the source of this report.
They may have additional details or updates on the story.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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