Tragic Fall at Silver Falls | Texas News

A 20-year-old from Kentucky lost his life while posing for photos at Silver Falls State Park in Oregon, slipping on South Falls — a 177-foot cascade closed to the public. Found by search teams around 6:30 PM, Zachary Mertens’ tragic death underscores the peril of chasing the perfect shot in dangerous, restricted natural areas. 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/399a73cec1ef92d1