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Hiker (19) dies in fall at South French Creek Overlook
On Sunday, June 10, 2018 at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Carbon County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Cole Nuhring, stating his friend later—to be identified as Justin Siler (19)— had fallen off a boulder at the South French Creek overlook.
Deputy Justin Hale was notified and responded to the scene. Search and Rescue personnel were also notified to respond, while in route to the location EMS, Classic Air Medical were also notified to respond.
Upon arrival, the location of where Justin Siler had fallen was approximately 30’ feet down off the cliff. Deputy Hale and EMS arrived at the locat...
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