Woman Dies After Falling At Least 75 Feet While Hiking In North Carolina

A female died complete nan play aft falling astatine slightest 75 feet from a hiking way while visiting a waterfall successful North Carolina, according to officials.

Astrid Angelina Madrid Ticas, 29, was identified arsenic nan unfortunate who fell connected Sunday astir 1:30 p.m. astatine Big Bradley Falls adjacent Saluda, North Carolina, Polk County officials wrote successful a news merchandise Monday.

"As a community, Polk County extends its heartfelt condolences to nan family and loved ones of Ms. Ticas during this difficult time," nan region said.

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Astrid Angelina Madrid Ticas, 29, was identified arsenic nan victim. (Getty Images)

Authorities were called to nan Big Bradley Falls Trailhead astatine Holbert Cove Road successful Saluda, pinch crews from Saluda Fire and Rescue, Mill Spring Fire Department, Polk County Emergency Management and nan Polk County Sheriff’s Office dispatched to nan scene.

"Upon arrival, crews discovered that a mid-to precocious 20-year-old female had fallen an estimated 75 to 100 feet. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries astatine nan scene," nan region wrote successful an earlier merchandise connected Sunday.

Rescue unit worked diligently to retrieve nan victim, nan region said, adding that it urges nan nationalist to workout be aware while visiting trails and earthy areas.

Authorities were called to nan Big Bradley Falls Trailhead astatine Holbert Cove Road successful Saluda connected Sunday. (Google Maps)

It remains unclear really nan female fell.

Big Bradley Falls is simply a 75-foot waterfall located successful a mini gorge on Cove Creek adjacent Saluda, according to nan Blue Ridge Mountain Life website.

"Big Bradley Falls is simply a gorgeous waterfall that is difficult to reach, and somewhat vulnerable to moreover view. The astir celebrated way to nan guidelines of nan falls requires a hike down a steep trail, followed by a 20-foot statement descent down a cliff side," nan website said.

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The female fell an estimated 75 to 100 feet and succumbed to her injuries. (Google Maps)

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The incident connected Sunday comes a week aft different unfortunate died astatine a different waterfall successful nan state. Yoseph Alabdulwahab, 25, drowned astatine nan guidelines of Steele Creek Falls successful Pisgah National Forest, according to Burke County Emergency Services. Steele Creek Falls is astir a 75-mile thrust from Big Bradley Falls.