Hiker wearing flip flops falls 30 feet down Utah waterfall, officials say
A man hiking in flip flops fell 30 feet down a Utah waterfall about 20 minutes into his hike, officials said.
The 24-year-old was hiking up Bridal Veil Falls in the Provo Canyon on Thursday, Sept. 8, the North Fork Fire Department said on Facebook.
“Had he slid a few more feet he would have fallen over 100’ more straight down,” the Utah County Sheriff’s Office said on Twitter, adding that a few more feet would have likely cost the Provo man his life.
Rescue crews, including the fire department, sheriff’s office and Utah County Sheriff Search and Rescue, located the man and treated him for his injuries, the fire department said. The man was hoisted out of the area and taken to the hospital in stable condition.
“We are relieved he wasn’t injured worse or possibly killed,” the fire department said. “Wear appropriate shoes, clothing, gear, etc on ANY hikes you take!!”
Provo is about 45 miles southeast of Salt Lake City.
This story was originally published September 9, 2022 at 6:09 PM with the headline "Hiker wearing flip flops falls 30 feet down Utah waterfall, officials say."
