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Monday, 23 January 2017 - 08:53
Dutch woman killed in fall from Hawaiian cliff
A 39-year-old woman from Maastricht died in Hawaii on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed. It is believed the woman fell from a cliff while hiking, according to broadcaster NOS.
The woman's body was found in the water near a rocky shore. Jet skiers brought her to the beach. An autopsy revealed that se died in a fall from a great height. The local authorities believe it was an accident.
According to NOS, the victim's name is Ramona van Schendel. The local police found er personal belongings and identification on a hiking trail.