MUNISING - A Norway man died after falling about 70 feet at Miners Falls in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore east of Munising early Monday morning.

The incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m.

Acting Chief Ranger Bill Smith of the National Parks Service said that the deceased, 24-year-old Franklin Carver Sade, and Jordan McGuire had been camping near the top of Miners Falls. Article Photos

The 50-foot-high Miners Falls is one of the primary attractions at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. A 24-year-old man died after falling from the top of the falls early Monday.

Sade was in the process of obtaining campfire wood when he fell, said Smith.

McGuire called 911 once he reached a location with cell phone service.

Smith noted that the steep, rough terrain and inclement weather conditions contributed to the difficulty of the rescue.

"Temperatures were below freezing, rocky surfaces were ice-covered, natural lighting was minimal, and the Miners River was higher than usual," he added.

Rescuers used an extension ladder to move Sade from the east side of the river to the west side. They then carried him up the steep hill to a waiting rescue vehicle.

Smith said that Sade was transported by ambulance to Munising Memorial Hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries.

Smith pointed out that there are no established campsites in or around the Miners Falls area, and that alcohol may have been a factor in the incident.

An autopsy will take place at Marquette General Hospital.

The case will remain open pending further investigation, said Smith.

Assisting at the scene were the Alger County Sheriff's Department, Alger County EMS, Alger County Rescue 21, Munising Township Fire Department, Eastern Upper Peninsula Search and Rescue, and the Rock River Township Fire Department. © Copyright 2013 The Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Submitted on 11/13/2013

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James said:
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Thanks for the submission, but this seems more like an accident than any egregious act of stupidity!

Bruce said:
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As James said.

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