Woman dies after falling from cliff at National Park

Officials say they found the body of 61-year-old Nancy Sampson about 150-ft. below the Overlook.
Published: Sep. 23, 2023 at 9:51 PM EDT
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The National Parks Service says a woman is now dead after falling from a cliff on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

First responders say they were called to Glassmine Falls Overlook just after Noon Saturday to reports of a woman who had fallen down a cliff.

Officials say they found the body of 61-year-old Nancy Sampson about 150-ft. below the Overlook.

Stay with FOX Carolina as we work to learn more details.