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DEAD HORSE STATE PARK — A 54-year-old man is dead Sunday after falling off a cliff at Dead Horse Point State Park.
Charles Campassi was visiting from Houston, Texas, with family. He was hiking with the group about 100 yards off the West Rim Trail about noon. Officials said Campassi lost his footing and fell approximately 200 feet off the cliff.
Responders from Utah State Parks, San Juan County Sheriff's Office and Grand County Sheriff's office found his body about 4 p.m.
"The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation extends our deepest condolences to Campassi’s friends and family," read a Utah State Parks statement. "We would like to remind visitors to always hike within their experience level, stick to established trails whenever possible, and to exercise caution when exploring areas near cliffsides and steep drops. "
