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Man Falls to his Death at Green River Game Lands

Jun 27, 2006 @ 10:00 pm by Moose

Forest Westbrook fell to his death shortly after he climbed Big Bradley Falls last Thursday. Friends called 911 with a cell phone but authorities believe he was killed instantly from the 60 foot plus fall into shallow water. It took rescuers 6 hours to remove his body because of the difficult terrain.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, which has jurisdiction over the land, has considered over the years a variety of ways to warn people of the danger.
The commission said it was concerned that putting up signs might attract more visitors, but it decided to put them up, particularly since the top of the falls can be difficult to see clearly.
In 2000, a 71-year-old woman died at the falls after she was walking along the top and slipped on slick rocks and fell 75 feet.
Saluda Fire Chief Shane Bradley says people should stay away from the falls.
“It is extremely dangerous. There are no handrails and no roads,” he says.

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