An 18-year-old was at a Minnesota state park near a rock ledge when he lost his footing and fell off a cliff, authorities say. He eventually landed in the water.
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A search is underway for a teen who fell off a cliff and into the St. Croix River, which runs through Wisconsin and Minnesota, Tuesday night. The 18-year-old from Wisconsin was at Interstate State Park in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, near a rock ledge when he lost his footing and fell off a cliff, authorities said. He eventually landed in the water.
"An extensive rescue effort was launched consisting of multiple area agencies. Search efforts were unsuccessful and paused at nightfall. The search will resume in the morning," Chisago County Sheriff Capt. Derek Anklan said in a statement Wednesday. Chicago County Emergency Communications Center began receiving 911 calls at around 6 p.m., according to police.Universal Images Group via Getty Images, FILEissued a warning"The flow rate of the river, along with debris typically seen in the spring, has made for dangerous search conditions," Anklan said.
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