A 19-year-old boy reportedly died after falling off a cliff while trying to take a photo in Wayne County, Utah, on Saturday.
Jonathan Fielding was hiking at Moonscape Overlook with friends when he stopped to take a photo just before the incident, according to the report. KUTV. Deputies believe Fielding was trying to get a better vantage point when the ledge he was standing on collapsed and he fell off the cliff, according to the report. (Related: Shocking video shows the moment BASE jumper falls to his death from 29th floor)
“While Jonathan's death was unexpected, we take some comfort in knowing he was doing what he loved at the time of his accident. He was photographing with friends in the beautiful Utah wilderness he loved. “,” Fielding's article says. Obituary.
19-year-old Utah man dies after falling from cliff while taking photo
Jonathan Fielding died about 4 p.m. Saturday at Moon Overlook, a difficult-to-access lookout point between Kaneville and Hanksville. pic.twitter.com/13yAFqwLxY— 𝕏News (@XNews_29) February 2, 2024
Fielding's sister Rebecca said in an interview: ABC4 He was killed on impact after falling from 300 feet.
The newspaper reported that Rebecca visited the spot where her brother fell and said the ground there was “deceptive” and appeared solid but was actually weak and dangerous.
“The biggest thing we can do to support families is spread awareness about hiking safety. Even though so many people take risks and are just looking for the perfect shot or the perfect view. , it's not worth anyone's life,” she told the magazine.
