A 13-year-old boy died Saturday after falling from a bluff at Buffalo National River, according to park officials.
The incident occurred around 11 a.m. near Brewer Bluff when the teenager, who was with a friend, lost his footing and fell.
Emergency responders from Buffalo National River Search and Rescue, park staff, the Marshall and Harrison fire departments, and Survival Flight assisted at the scene. Members of the Harrison Fire Department rappelled approximately 260 feet down the bluff while park rangers approached from the river. The boy was found unresponsive.
“Buffalo National River staff and I send our condolences to this young man’s family,” park superintendent Angela Boyers said. “We also thank the responders from the local communities that showed up to assist with this incident.”
The National Park Service and the Searcy County Sheriff’s Office are investigating. Park officials reminded visitors that the terrain is rugged and advised staying a safe distance from bluff edges.
Image: Buffalo National River
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