(West Glacier) A woman drowned in Glacier Park on Sunday after falling into the water above St. Mary Falls.
In a press release, the park says that according to witnesses, the woman was washed over the falls and trapped under water for several minutes. Bystanders pulled her from the water below the falls and administered CPR until emergency responders arrived.
Park rangers and Babb ambulance personnel took over CPR but the victim never regained consciousness. Resuscitation efforts were terminated at about 7 pm and ALERT personnel pronounced the woman deceased.
The death is under investigation and additional details are still being gathered. Next of kin is currently being notified in advance of releasing the woman’s name.
