Woman loses balance at Mt. Nemo – plunges to her death.

September 8, 2013

By Staff

BURLINGTON, ON.  A 42-year-old female lost her balance near a lookout in an area on top of the escarpment and was pronounced dead at the scene early this afternoon.

The victim’s family has asked that the identity not be released.  

At approximately 1:00 p.m. on September 8th, 2013, Halton Police received a 9-1-1 call about a hiker that had fallen at the Mount Nemo Conservation Area.  Officers responded, along with members of the Burlington Fire Department and Halton EMS.

The victim was located at the bottom of a cliff in very rugged terrain.  Police officers performed CPR on the woman for a significant amount of time, until relieved by EMS personnel.  The victim was eventually pronounced dead at the scene.

The Burlington Fire Department assisted with the recovery of the victim from the base of the cliff.

The investigation has revealed that the 42-year-old female victim lost her balance near a lookout in an area on top of the escarpment.  

A post-mortem examination will be conducted on September 9th 2013 at the Hamilton General Hospital.