INDEPENDENCE, Cuyahoga County — A 28-year-old man is dead after he reportedly fell down a cliff in Ohio Sunday morning, according to Cleveland TV stations WOIO-19 and WJW-8.
Around 11:25 a.m., Independence police and fire crews were called to the area beneath Rockside Road bridge in Cuyahoga County on reports that a man fell from a cliff.
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Upon arrival, crews found Donel Clayton, 28, below the bridge, both stations reported.
Police and fire rescued Clayton and he was flown to MetroHealth Medical Center with serious injuries.
A short time later, Clayton died at the hospital, both stations reported.
A release from Independence police said Clayton succumbed to his injuries which stemmed from the apparent fall down the cliff.
Police are still investigating this incident.
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