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Deadly fall off bluff at Bellevue State Park

Authorities say the call came in just before 4:30 a.m. Saturday.

BELLEVUE, Iowa — An investigation is underway into a fatal falling incident at Bellevue State Park.

The victim was identified Monday as 36-year-old Iris Merfeld, of Zwingle, Iowa, according to a news release from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Authorities said the call came just before 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18.

Police said one person had fallen from a bluff at the park. The victim was pronounced dead on scene. 

The Iowa DNR and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation were investigating further into the incident. 

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