Dad dies in plunge from Hawaii waterfall just days after wedding anniversary
- 9 months ago
A California hiker died after he fell 120 feet below Hawaii’s Waipo’o waterfall just days after celebrating his anniversary, police said.
Mark DeBarr, 66, was touring the Waipo’o Falls Trail in Kokee State Park last Friday during a family vacation when police believe he slipped and fell 120 feet below the scenic Waipo’o Falls, according to Kaua’i officials.
First responders were called to the scene at around 10 a.m. and recovered DeBarr’s body from the falls.
Kaua‘i Police said there was no evidence of foul play, with an autopsy report pending.
Volunteers with Life Bridges and Visitor Aloha Society of Kauai (VASK) are assisting DeBarr’s family.
DeBarr, a father-of-two, had just celebrated his anniversary on Sept. 18 with wife Maureen DeBarr. he was an accounting professional and Chico State alumnus who hailed from Concord.
Mark DeBarr, 66, was touring the Waipo’o Falls Trail in Kokee State Park last Friday during a family vacation when police believe he slipped and fell 120 feet below the scenic Waipo’o Falls, according to Kaua’i officials.
First responders were called to the scene at around 10 a.m. and recovered DeBarr’s body from the falls.
Kaua‘i Police said there was no evidence of foul play, with an autopsy report pending.
Volunteers with Life Bridges and Visitor Aloha Society of Kauai (VASK) are assisting DeBarr’s family.
DeBarr, a father-of-two, had just celebrated his anniversary on Sept. 18 with wife Maureen DeBarr. he was an accounting professional and Chico State alumnus who hailed from Concord.