Man dies after 400-foot fall at Dead Horse Point State Park

[accadacca]

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MOAB — An American Fork man died after falling 400 feet at Dead Horse Point State Park Sunday, police said.

San Juan County Sheriff’s Office officials said Gary Nathan Abbott, 22, had been camping at the park with friends. At about 1:45 p.m. Sunday, Abbott fell to his death.

Authorities did not specify where in the park the man fell. His body was recovered a few hours later after it was located by a multi-agency search and rescue team.

Police said foul play was not suspected. Abbott’s body was taken to the medical examiner’s office for an autopsy.

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[jman]

That's sucks! There are a bunch of steep cliffs in that area, especially around Long canyon.


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[DiscGo]

But that picture he almost took would have been worth it.

[jman]

But that picture he almost took would have been worth it.

I know there is a spot where one can jump a 4-5ft gap (similar to Gemini bridges) and make it to a rock pinnacle....if you make it. But if you miss it in any way, it's a long fall on either side.






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[Sombeech]

First step, make sure the GoPro is on. So on the way down, you may have time to quickly tell folks to follow you on Instagram.

If you are falling to your death, and you have a GoPro, and you are NOT filming it, that is incredibly selfish.

[rockgremlin]

First step, make sure the GoPro is on. So on the way down, you may have time to quickly tell folks to follow you on Instagram.

If you are falling to your death, and you have a GoPro, and you are NOT filming it, that is incredibly selfish.

Spoken like a true outdoor hater...

[tallsteve]

This guy was the brother-in-law of my good friend. My friend had to go down to Moab to drive his brother-in-laws vehicle back home. Sad deal.

[Sombeech]

This guy was the brother-in-law of my good friend. My friend had to go down to Moab to drive his brother-in-laws vehicle back home. Sad deal.

Dang, that is sad. All joking aside, it clears up once it happens to somebody close by.

Are there any more details, was he trying to get a good shot, is he a photographer by chance? Was he alone?

[tallsteve]

Dang, that is sad. All joking aside, it clears up once it happens to somebody close by.

Are there any more details, was he trying to get a good shot, is he a photographer by chance? Was he alone?

I haven't wanted to ask yet and he hasn't posted anything more on his facebook page.