Mother of Four Dies in Tragic Hiking Accident After Stepping Onto Weak Rock Edge, Falling 100 Feet

Editor’s Note: Our readers responded strongly to this story when it originally ran; we’re reposting it here in case you missed it. A couple was out for a hike on March 27 in the “Bull’s Head” area of Sevier County…

IJR SyndicatedApr 1, 20223 min read

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The medical professionals at Sevier Valley Hospital continued to work on Candice as soon as she arrived, but she succumbed to her injuries.

Just 26 years old, the young mother leaves behind her husband and their four young children. She enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with her Family and decorating; was a nail technician by trade; and was generous and charitable, according to her obituary.

Her passing has been a shock to the community, and many have shown their support through a raffle fundraiser started to help support her Family.

“The last couple of days have been heartbreaking for our department Family,” Police Chief Trent Lloyd posted on the Richfield City Police Facebook page.

“Candice has been a part of our Family for most of her life. Her father and I worked many years together and Candice was always a part of that. After Russ retired I hired his son in-law, Colton. Candice continued being part of our Family as a wonderful wife to Colton.

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“To say that there is a hole in our hearts today is just simply understated because there is just no words.”

The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office shared an update a few days later, confirming that the fall appeared to be accidental and that the area had been weakened due to the elements.

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“Evidence at the scene confirms the accounts given by witnesses who were hiking in the same canyon at the time of the accident,” the post read.

“Candice was at an edge of an overhang that was eroded away underneath. Due to deteriorating conditions of the rock combined with winter weather and moisture, Candice had been standing on a weak portion of the rock edge, the deteriorated rock edge broke away.”

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“Close examination of the cliff face and ledge show recent fractures and exposure where other edges show exposure to the weather.

“The Utah Medical Examiners Office has also investigated the cause of Death. Their investigation at this time has not yielded any suspicious causes other than the fall.”

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.