Fallen branch kills hiker in Ohio state park

Fallen branch kills hiker in Ohio state park

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LOUDONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A woman died after she was struck by a fallen branch while hiking on a trail in an Ohio state park, authorities said.


What You Need To Know

  • On Sunday, a branch snapped and fell on Shelley Miller, who died from her injuries
  • ODNR said it happened on the Hemlock Gorge Trail at Mohican State Park
  • Officials are reminding hikers to take precautions

The incident happened Sunday as Shelley Miller, 57, of Columbus, explored Mohican State Park.

Miller was hiking along the Hemlock Gorge Trail when the branch came down, striking her, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources said. Miller was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ashland County Coroner’s Office.

In a statement, the resources department reminded hikers “to remain on established trails and follow park safety instructions.”

Officials were investigating the incident.

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