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Juvenile dies after falling over waterfall at popular southern Indiana state park

Posted at 6:47 PM, Mar 28, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-29 00:25:36-04

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ind. -- A juvenile was killed after slipping over a waterfall at Clifty Falls State Park Tuesday afternoon. 

Two teens were hiking near Hoffman Falls around noon when one of them slipped into the moving water and went over the edge, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. 

No foul play is suspected. 

The teens' identity has not been released but DNR officials say the teen was from Corydon. 

Clifty Falls State Park is on the Ohio River near Madison. Its notable rugged features include steep canyon walls, ravines and several waterfalls. 

The DNR encourages park visitors to adhere to park trails for the protection of the park and their own safety.