24-Year-Old Man Dies After Falling 40 Feet from Rock Formation

A 24-year-old man died after falling about 40 feet from a rock formation in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge over Labor Day weekend, officials said.

The victim was identified as Cameron Smoot of Mason, Ohio, according to a news release from the Fayette County Coroner’s Office shared with PEOPLE.

Powell County Search and Rescue said it was called to the scene around 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, along with Powell County Emergency Medical Services…

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