North Carolina mishap: 61-year-old woman dies after falling 100 feet from waterfall overlook

North Carolina mishap horrific mishap: In a horrific and unfortunate incident, 61-year-old woman died after falling more than 100 feet from a steep cliff on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. 

The 61-year-old woman identified as Nancy Sampson of Greer, South Carolina overlook skinny waterfall when the horrific incident took place. 

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The incident came to limelight on Saturday afternoon when a call was received by the authorities aout a woman who had fallen down a cliff at Glassmine Falls Overlook, located on the scenic National Parkway, the National Park Service. 

After research operation and investigation, rescuers found the woman roughly 100 feet below the overlook. 

Crews from the Reems Creek Fire Department, who responded to the call, rappelled down more than 100 feet and located the hiker. The hiker died from her injuries, media sources stated. 

The Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina said that a family member was on scene and “distraught” in the aftermath of the woman’s fatal fall.

“The distraught family member lives out of state and was alone following the tragic incident. The TIP volunteer went above and beyond in supporting him at the scene and helping him get back down the mountain and connect with friends who could support him after this tragic loss,” statement as per media sources. Nancy Sampson’s husband, two sisters, her brother, nieces and nephews all grieved deeply. 

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The National Park Service did not offer further details about the incident.

Notably, Glassmine Falls is roughly 25 miles northeast of Asheville, North Carolina. The highly magnificent waterfall situated at the Blue Ridge Parkwa attracts visitors for its view of a skinny waterfall across the valley.