WOMAN DIES AFTER JUMPING FROM CHAIR LIFT IN GATLINBURG
**Update** The woman, a 40-year-old from La Vergne, TN, allegedly jumped to her death.
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — An investigation is ongoing after someone reportedly fell off the Scenic Chondola at Anakeesta according to a witness.
The Gatlinburg Fire & Rescue Department was sent to Anakeesta at 7:41 p.m. for an incident on the park’s chairlift. Once arriving at the scene, a woman was found dead under the chairlift according to Gatlinburg Police. The Sevier County Medical Examiners’ Office also responded to the scene and pronounced the victim dead.
A statement from Anakeesta said, “A tragic incident occurred this evening. 911 was called immediately. Our hearts are with the family of the deceased.”
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