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Falling Rocks Barely Miss Visitors at National Monument
- A recent rockfall at Lower Calf Creek Falls in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument narrowly missed two visitors swimming near the waterfall.
- Following a recent rockfall incident, land management authorities and officials are advising visitors to remain alert because of the unpredictable nature of falling rocks and the associated dangers.
- Authorities plan a safety assessment this summer involving bureau geologists and sheriff deputies to evaluate hazards and reduce risks at this popular hiking and swimming site.
- Ade Nelson, manager of the monument, emphasized on Wednesday that prioritizing visitor awareness of potential dangers is essential when exploring the area.
- This incident highlights ongoing hazards at a remote natural area and supports continued caution and safety measures for outdoor recreation amid increased visitation.
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Parkgoers at Lower Calf Creek Falls in Utah, USA, were just a few feet away from being hit by a rock slide. Fortunately, no one was injured.
Dramatic video shows rockfall narrowly missing people at iconic Utah waterfall
Federal land managers are advising hikers to be careful around a popular hiking and swimming spot in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument after a rockfall Wednesday.
Falling rocks barely miss visitors at national monument
KANAB, Utah (KTVX) - Visitors to Lower Calf Creek Falls at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument had a near miss with falling rocks that was captured on video. Now Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officials are warning about the public about the danger. Lower Calf Creek Hills is a popular spot for hiking and swimming for people visiting Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, but BLM is warning visitors to be aware that rocks can fall …
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