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Man Killed in Ferne Clyffe Fall

A Williamson County man is dead after an accident in Ferne Clyffe State Park over the weekend.
Coroner Junior Burke says 22-year old Charles Gill lost his footing while he was standing in a waterfall area, and fell 60 feet Sunday afternoon.

Gill was rushed to Heartland Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators are still looking into the circumstances of Gill's fall.
 

Jennifer Fuller joined Capitol News Illinois in July 2023 as the organization’s broadcast director. She will oversee the launch and operations of CNI’s new broadcast division.

Contact Jennifer Fuller at jfuller@capitolnewsillinois.com
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