“With the assistance of multiple bystanders, the young boy was carried up the steep grade in a stokes basket to a waiting ATV,” the sheriff’s office wrote. Be sure to watch in HD! A 10-year-old boy was rescued by local first-responders on Saturday after falling 20-30 feet onto rocks from a hiking trail at Moxie Falls, authorities said. Waterfalls of Maine. Matthew was preceded in death by his Granny and Papaw Wilson. The American Lung Association's 2020 "State of the Air" report ranks Bangor as one of the cleanest cities in the nation. Already have one? She was the dear sister of Stephen Jones, of Virginia, and Lori Jones and her husband, Dan Welden, of New York. But, one very important part of the festival will be missing. 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Trail Activity. “He attempted to save her from going over the edge.”Witnesses at the scene said the two apparently fell onto a ledge three-quarters of the way down the falls, which drops 92 feet.Gordon was flown by LifeFlight helicopter to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, where she was being treated for multiple fractures.About 50 rescuers from the warden service, local fire companies and rafting companies in the area helped with the rescue and recovery, which was made more difficult by the vertical cliffs and heavy foliage. LISBON FALLS, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - It's time for the Moxie Festival in Lisbon Falls. Moxie Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in Maine at 90 feet. Follow this road until the Moxie Falls trail crosses the road and park here. We struggled to keep our spirits up and found exploring the state most … Our nonprofit, nonpartisan news service holds Maine state government and institutions accountable. By providing your email address you consent to receive emails and offers from MaineToday Media. 'Man tries to save friend in waterfall, dies. Success. An equal mix of beauty and grandeur, the name Moxie Falls is given to a spectacular 30-yard drop of Moxie Stream. The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office described the rescue Monday on its Facebook page, also posting an image that shows responders carrying the boy up a steep cliff. With a spectacular near 100-ft. drop Moxie Falls is Maine's highest and most easily accessible waterfall. Dead River rafting incident results in York man’s death. Difficulty. Hi {SUB NAME}, to comment on stories you must create a commenting profile. Wagg and Lane earn a living and accept their isolation for the independence it allows them. Then, follow this road to roughly 2 miles until you see the well-signposted Moxie Falls Scenic Area on the left. In the winter you can snowmobile, or drive, to the Moxie Falls trail head and test out your Bean Boots as the crew from The Fashion Cookbook did: Hiking to Moxie Falls with LLBean. The boy was then taken by the ATV to an ambulance, and then to a LifeFlight helicopter, which took him to a trauma center. Facts matter. He enjoyed spending time in Maine, hiking Mosquito Mountain and taking in the beauty of Moxie Falls. Use the form below to reset your password. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. By providing your email address you consent. Authorities identify man killed at falls MOXIE GORE (AP) – An Oakland man was apparently trying to save his female companion when he was swept … Coon’s body was airlifted out by helicopter. 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