Woman, 36, Falls More Than 260 Feet to Her Death at Waterfall in Popular National Park: 'One of the Most Beautiful People'
A woman fell more than 260 feet to her death while hiking along a waterfall at a popular national park.
Kate Cooper, 36, was visiting Mapleton Falls on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, on Friday, April 25, when she fell at around 3:30 p.m. local time, according to Sky News.
Emergency services were called following multiple reports that a woman had fallen a significant distance, and paramedics stated that Cooper had sustained 'significant, life-threatening injuries." She died at the scene soon after, according to the Queensland Ambulance Service, per Sky News.
The outlet reported that an 18-year-old male also sustained non-life-threatening injuries at the scene. He was taken to Nambour Hospital and is reportedly in stable condition.
PEOPLE reached out to the Queensland Ambulance Service and Nambour Hospital for comment on Saturday, April 26, but did not receive an immediate response.
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According to Australian outlet News.com.au, Cooper's partner, Simon Rosenkranz, shared an emotional tribute to her on social media following her death.
'Rest in peace, my love. You were one of the most beautiful people I've ever met and made me feel so loved,' he wrote. 'I'll miss and love you more every day and cherish the memories we made."
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Friends and loved ones commented on the tribute, with one person sharing that Cooper was known for her 'kindness, smiles and jokes.'
Queensland Police said that the circumstances surrounding Cooper's death are not being treated as suspicious at this time, per 9 News.
Related: Mother Falls to Her Death While Hiking with 3 of Her Children: 'Left the Earth Doing What She Loved'
This is the third death to occur at a waterfall on the Sunshine Coast this year, according to Sky News.
A warning posted on the Mapleton Falls page of the Queensland Government website states: "Sheer cliffs and slippery rocks near the waterfall are hazardous. Always supervise children, keep to the walking tracks, stay behind safety fences and follow all warning signs to avoid tragedy."
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