Two others in their party then crossed the barricade to pose for photos on a rock 50 feet upstream from the falls. He said the woman on the rock slipped and the man fell in trying to reach her. Another woman also fell in trying to stop them.
So it was a seemingly harmless daredevil picture pose, followed by a single slip. How quickly something fun can become tragic!!!
The families and friends of these people must be feeling terrible shock.
Heart wrenching.
I myself have jumped over that railing to get a cup of water or take a picture. I'll sure think twice next time!There have been several deaths this summer from practically the same scenario -- someone slipping and then being swept away by the current to their death. Water is fun to be near, and so dangerous at the same time.
