Teen dies after falling over 594 feet waterfall.

[DCal430]

A sad thing is this particular fall had a bad history in the 90s, and during the 2000s it was good with basically near zero deaths. Now this happens.

 

[DCal430]

They should hang the pictures of those who have died in the past at each fall next to top with a sign: "Let their deaths serve as warning to those who would swim in these waters".

 

[natto fire]

They should hang the pictures of those who have died in the past at each fall next to top with a sign: "Let their deaths serve as warning to those who would swim in these waters".

Yeah because National Parks aren't hideous enough with the clash of nature and man-made objects. This is unfortunate, but culling the herd is never happy business unless you are a psychopath. Maybe anyone in a potentially dangerous area should be put on a leash? Where do you draw the line on warning someone, and let stupidity run it's course?

 

[MotionMan]

Yeah because National Parks aren't hideous enough with the clash of nature and man-made objects. This is unfortunate, but culling the herd is never happy business unless you are a psychopath. Maybe anyone in a potentially dangerous area should be put on a leash? Where do you draw the line on warning someone, and let stupidity run it's course?

I remember hiking in Yosemite, I do not recall on which trail, where it was a very rocky area near a ledge. There were no safety rails or anything. I remember looking over the edge and thinking, "If I slip, I could totally die. Well, that's nature for you."

MotionMan

 

[Drako]

They should hang the pictures of those who have died in the past at each fall next to top with a sign: "Let their deaths serve as warning to those who would swim in these waters".

Yeah, sounds like a great idea.

We should put signs all along the entire Pacific Coast too, maybe a sign every 100 feet or so.

 

[MotionMan]

A sad thing is this particular fall had a bad history in the 90s, and during the 2000s it was good with basically near zero deaths. Now this happens.

I wonder if that has anything to do with the drought the area suffered in that time period (i.e. differing run-off and water levels)?

MotionMan

 

[Ayrahvon]

As a whole, American National Parks do a whole lot to ensure safety compared to many other places I have visited. Hell, when hiking Hadrian's Wall through the crags I was thinking no American park would ever let you walk on such steep paths without a guard rail! Then again, putting a guard rail up would sort of ruin the mystique of the hike.

 

[aayush]

i think it happens every time in a year

 

[GaryDLewis]

They should hang the pictures of those who have died in the past at each fall next to top with a sign: "Let their deaths serve as warning to those who would swim in these waters".

Fucking yes. Brilliant idea