Emergency personnel were called in response to an incident at Elk River Falls on May 20 that resulted in the death and recovery of a body. The popular tourist location has been the site of several fatalities, including two deaths in 2018.
Emergency personnel were called in response to an incident at Elk River Falls on May 20 that resulted in the death and recovery of a body. The popular tourist location has been the site of several fatalities, including two deaths in 2018.
ELK PARK – Local attraction Elk River Falls claimed another drowning victim on Friday, May 20.
Avery County Sheriff’s Office identified the body as 53–year-old Philip Williams. Williams was with the outdoor group Frontier Health Recovery Services when the incident occurred.
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