Man Drowns After Waterfall Fall

Incident Occurred Near Kupinovsky Monastery

A family outing turned tragic when a man perished in a river near a monastery. The accident happened during a picnic, leaving the victim’s child to witness the devastating event. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning.

The Fatal Fall

During a family excursion, a 43-year-old man went into a mountain river near the Kupinovsky Monastery. He decided to cool off, climbing onto a rock near a waterfall. The man then fell into the water, hitting his head. The impact likely stunned him, and he failed to resurface.

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“The victim was on a picnic with his family and decided to cool himself in the river.”

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According to the CDC, an average of about 4,000 people die from drowning each year in the United States (CDC 2024).

Aftermath

Divers retrieved the man’s body around 6 p.m. The body was transported to Veliko Turnovo hospital for an autopsy. The District Prosecutor’s Office of Veliko Turnovo is currently investigating the incident.