SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — (Editor's note: On June 1, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office released new information that the victim, Dine Espinosa, fell while reaching for a branch, not while taking a selfie photo, as reported initially by the North Tahoe Fire Protection District. Our updated article can be found here.)
A woman fell to her death trying to take a photo at Eagle Falls near Emerald Bay at South Lake Tahoe, Friday afternoon.
The woman, who has not yet been identified, was taking photos at the falls when she lost her footing and went over, officials with the North Tahoe Fire Protection District said.
“This is a sad reminder to be cautious when taking selfies and other photos in dangerous areas. Don't underestimate the power of waterfalls, rivers, and cold water temperatures,” the fire district wrote in a Facebook post.
Crew members with the Tahoe Truckee Regional Rescue Team have recovered the body.
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