At approximately 3:24 p.m. on Monday, July 21, the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Clear Creek in Winslow following a report of an injured individual. It was reported that a 41-year-old Flagstaff man had attempted to jump from an estimated 80 to 100-foot cliff into the water, but unfortunately, miscalculated the jump.
Personnel from the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, Winslow Police Department, Action Medical, Winslow Fire Department and Guardian Air responded and worked together to safely extract the individual from the water.
The subject was airlifted to Flagstaff Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy, and our hearts go out to the family and friends of the individual during this incredibly difficult time,” said Sheriff David M. Clouse. “We are grateful to all of the first responders who acted swiftly and worked together in a challenging situation. We urge everyone to use extreme caution around cliffs and waterways, especially during the busy summer months.”
