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Hiker found dead after 40-foot fall over cliff

Lake Italy in the Sierra National Forest
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A hiker was found dead in the Sierra National Forest on Friday after falling off a 40-foot cliff, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office

The man’s body was found by a group of hikers in the area of Lake Italy, Lt. Frances Devins said. The High Sierra lake is northeast of Huntington Lake.

A California Highway Patrol helicopter crew assisted a ground crew in retrieving the man’s body on Saturday morning, the CHP said.

Devins did not provide information on the identity of the man.

This story was originally published August 31, 2018 at 10:46 PM.

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