Tragic Fall at Silver Falls | California News

A Kentucky man, Zachary Mertens, tragically lost his life after slipping while photographing South Falls—a 177-foot drop—in Oregon’s Silver Falls State Park, an area closed to the public. Authorities responded around 6:30 PM, finding him after a harrowing fall that underscores the deadly risks of chasing the perfect shot in dangerous, restricted natural zones. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec17c60ed44bbc41