Sonoma County Photographer Falls To His Death During Hike In Oregon

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — A Sonoma County resident from Penngrove fell to his death in Oregon on Sunday, according to the Curry County Sheriff's Office.

Nam Ing, 56, a photographer, had been hiking with friends when he slipped from the trail and fell nearly 300 feet to the rocks on the shoreline below, authorities said. Ing had been walking at the Natural Bridges Viewpoint, 20 miles south of Gold Beach. The Sheriff's Office said that it is frequently called to that area for rescues due to its beautiful draw but deceptive dangers.

Sheriff's deputies and other first responders arrived at the scene and used a rope system to reach Ing, who was pronounced deceased by an EMT from the Brookings Fire and Rescue Department.

Oregon State Police, Cal Ore Life Flight Ambulance, and Cape Ferrelo Fire also assisted with the recovery, and the U.S. Coast Guard also responded with a helicopter.

"This is such a tragedy and from all of us here at the Curry County Sheriff's Office, we send our condolences to the Ing family," said the department in a statement.

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