An outdoor excursion turned tragic this past weekend at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, where a man died following a fall at Illinois Canyon. Albert Cramer, a 38-year-old from Oswego, Illinois, was the individual identified by the LaSalle County Coroner as the victim of the incident that occurred around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. According to NBC Chicago, preliminary results indicate that Cramer sustained fat6al injuries from the fall, and no foul play has been suspected as the investigation continues.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed the death to have happened in the afternoon and reported that police were present on the scene into the evening. Starved Rock State Park, renowned for its hiking trails, fishing areas, and boating opportunities, is a favored natural attraction situated approximately 100 miles southwest of Chicago in the town of Oglesby. As of now, what specifically led to Cramer's fall remains unknown, a detail that authorities and media are endeavoring to uncover. ABC7 Chicago is actively working to provide more information about the victim.
Further details on the investigation and any potential developments in the case will be shared as they become available.