Intoxicated man jumps fence, falls 50 feet down cliff at Clark Hill Rest Stop
Maile Sipraseuth
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — First responders gathered at the Clark Hill rest stop near Ririe this afternoon after a Wyoming man, who police believe was intoxicated, survived a fall after jumping over a protective fence and rolling an estimated 50 feet down a cliff face.
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies said it appears the man was at the rest stop since the night of Wednesday, November 26th. Preliminary details indicate the man had previously hitched a ride to the location and planned to meet family at the stop.
After the family arrived, he reportedly ran away from them, jumping a protective fence, then bounced down a steep slope into some brush that prevented him from falling the entire length of the cliff face into the river below.
The individual was located and retrieved by first responders early Thursday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that he is alive, though his specific medical condition remains unknown at this time. Rescue crews have concluded their search, and the man was transported via ambulance for treatment.
This incident is a reminder to use caution, obey posted safety warnings, and remain behind protective barriers while visiting local rest stop facilities.
This is a developing story. Watch for updates as Local News 8 learns new information.