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Tourist dead after plunging off cliff at New York State Park

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12 months ago

December 28, 2023

Tragedy struck at Minnewaska State Park as Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar, a 39-year-old tourist from Singapore, lost her life in a fatal fall from a cliff while taking photos with her husband.

The incident occurred at the Beacon Hill Trail, prompting an immediate 911 call from her husband, Abdul Rauf Bin Mohd Said.

Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar fell 70 feet after slipping off the cliff while on a hiking trip with her husband in the Hudson Valley region. — Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar fell 70 feet after slipping off the cliff on the Beacon Hill Trail Friday afternoon Rauf Said Facebook

Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar and her husband stopped to take photos at the edge of a cliff on the Beacon Hill Trail in Minnewaska State Park when she “lost her footing” and went over the side, police said. — Nur Aisyah Binte MD Akbar and her husband stopped to take photos at the edge of a cliff on the Beacon Hill Trail in Minnewaska State Park when she lost her footing and went over the side police said Rauf Said Facebook The incident at Beacon Hill Trail in Minnewaska State Park is under investigationHBTrails stockadobecom

Emergency response teams, including the New York State Police’s aviation unit, swiftly arrived. The victim was airlifted from the landing site and transported to Ellenville Regional Hospital in Ulster County, where she was later pronounced dead. The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.

This incident has ignited discussions regarding safety protocols within state parks and emphasizes the importance of caution when photographing in potentially hazardous locations. Visitors are urged to adhere to warning signs and remain behind designated barriers, reinforcing the critical need for vigilance during outdoor exploration.