A Massachusetts mother tragically died while hiking with her children after falling into a chasm Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
The 49-year-old mother-of-four fell nearly 75 feet to her death in Purgatory Chasm in Massachusetts. Three of her children witnessed the deadly fall.
“It’s absolutely tragic, I honestly can’t even believe something like this would happen, especially so close,” a fellow hiker said.
One of the victim’s children notified a ranger, who called authorities.
“We extend our sympathies to the family from this tragic, tragic loss from this fall,” Sutton Police Chief Tom Calouro said.
Hikers should be alert while hiking the chasm because it can be tricky, especially close to the edge, authorities said.
“There are trails above the chasm that you can go on, and there are some dangerous overhangs there,” one hiker said.
“If you’re going to the edge to look down, you can definitely slip and go down that way.”
