Hiker falls to death

Loved ones remember 21-year-old hiker who falls to death.

[@maddieadams75]

My deepest condolences to Richards family and friends. Prayers for strength and peace ♥️♥️♥️🙏

[@billytheyeetmaster3332]

thank you for being so kind he was my cousin ♥♥♥

[@maddieadams75]

@@billytheyeetmaster3332 I’m sorry for your loss. 🙏♥️

[@Horsy2345680]

Poor thing, my heart goes out to him.. surround yourself with love in all forms, I will pray for you and the ones feeling a loss.

[@jgmgreen01]

so tragic. stay on the trails folks. and even on those trails careful with your footing especially if it's along a cliff

[@deebee4575]

The drive to get that perfect social media photo leads to a lot of deaths.

[@oooof6861]

Something about those mountains. I think they’re called Superstition Mountains because of the high number of deaths that occur in them. Don’t think I’ll be hiking those anytime soon. Rip young man

[@bswogger4656]

Tragic, Very sorry for the loss of you beloved friend! Remembering him is all the beautiful ways you shared will help you through. Let his family know and share it will help them & you. Again very sorry!

[@Cr0nkR]

Not very smart

[@Patrick_Ross]

@@Cr0nkR pathetic troll

[@lindyprimo9025]

@@Cr0nkR YOU have NO idea HOW CLOSE to the TRUTH you are! This whole story's full of holes an lies!! I LIVE at the foothills pretty MUCH an NOBODY hikes at THAT spot even in the daylight WITHOUT safety lines!! So WHY WERE THEY up there at 1:00am? Something is wrong with this picture!! "SELFIE" that is!! Come on Pinal County dig deeper n seek out THE TRUTH for the poor boy that died get him some justice!!! 😡😠

[@stopbelievinganonsources2920]

Why are no reporters asking how he would be taking landscape photos at 1:00 a.m.? That's not believable yet it's gone right passed them all!

[@joletty1793]

Some things don't click.

[@kingboagart899]

Somebody's going to jail.

[@jarjarabrams6218]

You think these gen z kids aren't dumb enough to go hiking at 1 a.m. and try to take pictures on a mountain? You realize that cameras have a flash, right?

[@kingboagart899]

@@jarjarabrams6218 yep, you're right. Forget my last comment

[@thooke222]

Ever seen a picture of city lights at night? Those pictures are taken at... night.

[@boosted5.050]

That’s horrible I’m 21 myself. I can’t Imagine prayers to the family

[@andrewthomas7317]

I was friends with him. So awful

[@RealMTBAddict]

Selfies aren't worth it

[@red37i59]

Hiking or roaming around at 1 AM 700 ft high up in a remote unfamiliar jungle just to take a selfie or some pictures. Im speechless. I dont know if hes family will get over it but that is just plain nuts. Who does that. This guy deserves the DARWIN AWARD for sure.

[@thooke222]

Why don't you print out the award and drop it off to his family, I'm sure they'd love to receive it from you. /s Smh

[@Lotsielots]

Well his friend is OK to do interviews this early since his death...so I wouldn't be that surprised to see a long family interview.

[@Azboy-hk9ey]

I went to school with Richard. Good stand up man. Can’t believe he’s gone.

[@denisewest7398]

I'm sooo sorry for your loss , he will always be with you ❤ 💙 ♥ 😉 , you're in my prayers and my heart ❤ 💙 💜

[@chrisalexander5900]

I have climbed a few mountain peaks in my youth. Knowing that the edge is a 1000 foot straight down trip. I never ever put my feet on the edge. One split second of a missed step and that’s it. I have been with other friends who would take that chance and get a rushing thrill out of it even goofing off on the edge. Luckily nothing happened. CWA

[@authenticme7351]

That's why I don't even attempt stuff like this

[@anchorpoint3631]

Neither do I. Nature might be beautiful but doesn't mean it's ok to mess with it. If they were hiking, then the guy could've secured himself with a cord before doing such attempt..

[@ddt43]

What a terrible story. Please throw in the towel as a reporter if you can't make it clear 'the guy in the video was not present at the time of the accident'.

[@dianegalaviz6314]

How sad rest in peace. God help him and his family.

[@kiloton1920]

Idk why his friend is smiling so much, he is a suspect in my opinion.

[@lindyprimo9025]

ABSOLUTELY!!!😡 OUR detectives are too STUPID 2do their do diligence this STORY reeks of suspicion! WHO hikes superstitions at 1:00AM?? TWO go UP ONE comes DOWN, WTF!

[@Lotsielots]

Stupid young people are up to all sorts at ridiculous times in the morning and nights now. Why is it out of understanding to think he would be there at that time? I mean taking dangerous selfies is normal now apparently

[@Tipperary757]

So young. Very sad. Please stay safe everyone.

[@RC-ku8pr]

1 :00 a.m. ....... REALLY

[@joannescholl7216]

Heartbreakingly sad...

[@jnolette1030]

That's a long, long way to fall. A long way to think about it

[@2thumms487]

Jesus christ that's terrifying to think about, a solid 5 seconds maybe of contemplation

[@korlmusic5159]

God be with you till we meet again. ❤️

[@HEAVYMETALJSTYLES]

Sad situation, hope you find some peace friend.

[@kathyweber6844]

R.I.P but why was he hiking at 1am

[@lindyprimo9025]

I'm so GLAD others are FINALLY gettin WHAT I've THOUGHT from the VERY DAY of this breaking news Wake up PINAL COUNTY SHERIFFS I LIVE RIGHT THERE THERE'S somethin WRONG with this picture "SELFIE" THAT IS get that boy that died some justice!

[@Pr3ttyBrwnTwiin]

I'm so sorry 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 this is horrible.

[@davidmeeker7481]

This story with the details provided is worth about 30 seconds of airtime, but was fluffed with more time about this guy's feelings, which is NOT news.

[@Marleyana1]

You loose sleep over this don’t you?

[@nonfungiblemushroom]

@@Marleyana1 *lose

[@swallowedinthesea11]

@@Marleyana1 *lost

[@chumbue6537]

Then go get a job there since you must be a professional with this sort of thing

[@Patrick_Ross]

It is news AND a human interest story. How sad that you fail to grasp the humanity

[@hmfgang4766]

He must of thought he can fly.. 😆 🤣 😂

[@mimimomo1739]

How can you say something like that? 😒 You truly are garbage 🗑 I’m not a people person but I can never say something so heartless and immature

[@jeffs4483]

A selfie at 1am? I don't believe that.

[@thooke222]

I didn't hear the word selfie

[@shirleysmith8072]

Sad you will see him again in Heaven! HE is now in Heaven with All of Our Heavenly Family 👪❤💖

[@ianrodd9232]

Don't forget Santa Clause is there to give him the latest Nintendo games.

[@CallingAllMadMen]

Food for the worms.

[@astrohaterade]

Rest peacefully Richard. You’re gone too soon.

[@bkwil6078]

what exactly happens.... not how you feel

[@RedRaiderLobo20]

As someone who used to always push my limits to get a good shot, it is not worth it. Please respect physics and nature.

[@p.vaammoosxiong9247]

Where’s the picture before the fall?

[@seanpug1510]

Probably the only moment he wasn't thinking of taking a selfie

[@goldielocks3354]

Thats so sad God bless his family

[@Rowganlife]

seriously...god threw him off a cliff..dont think he got any blessings........

[@jeremydewitte9823]

@@Rowganlife oh geeze. Seriously? You’re going to reply with that moronic statement.

[@Rowganlife]

@@jeremydewitte9823 Im wrong, then?

[@jeremydewitte9823]

@@Rowganlife yes

[@JeffHochberg]

I am so sorry for your loss! I am glad you two were able to enjoy everything you did while you did. He loved being with you and doing the things you loved. As difficult as it might seem right now, please keep pressing on as safely as possible! I'm sure he would want you to! I used to be a rock climber until I saw someone fall to their death in Poughkeepsie, NY when I was a teenager. I came down from the mountain and immediately went home and sold my equipment.

[@beingwise218]

If only the guy stayed at home, none of this would've happened.

[@laurenferrell4445]

I’m SO grateful that he had an amazing relationship with God while he was on earth! That makes me feel better knowing he’s in Heaven! May God comfort his family and friends ❤️

[@red37i59]

Another delusional false christian. Can you imagine if an angel is asking how did he die? Whats the response - death by selfie? Hahahahahaha. So thats brings him to heaven? He already got the DARWIN AWARD.

[@karategirl666]

People need to be more aware on trails

[@ks351]

That's what his friend said he was prepared - why was he walking around at 1 am at night ? Maybe he did not use a flashlight or was looking up at the sky and walking . The only kind of picture you would get at 1 am at night is the sky. I am thinking he was looking up and walking .

[@Anon-greyman]

RIP 🙏

[@jeffthompson6451]

Prayers

[@RealMTBAddict]

I hope the picture was worth it...

[@azmike1]

A terrible way to go. Horrific. God keep him.

[@harleyv1969]

🙏

[@renshin5671]

Is this the mountain from the film The Ledge?

[@westcoastbred7745]

When hiking goes wrong💀

[@floridasunshine2670]

Risky business

[@banker2787]

I bet his friend pushed him !

[@joletty1793]

No tears, smiling, really? I would be choking back tears for someone that close in my life passing, 😪, suspicious but there are no witnesses, no proof just his word. 😒🤨

[@BPGEE]

This is why I'm always a little stitious

[@ElSteve-ORadioTM]

Gen Z at its finest!

[@anchorpoint3631]

Couldn't agree more...

[@anchorpoint3631]

Older idiots be blaming millennials for everything.

[@mirinah4719]

@@anchorpoint3631 Right because all other generations did such fine things 🤡

[@anchorpoint3631]

@@mirinah4719 Lol! Get mad, snowflake. Using the clown emoji like a typical little sheep. That's the so-called "fine thing" you do Lol!

[@issacrudio989]

Every generation has this happening.

[@RaiderFace7-16]

💔

[@bmagical1292]

I bet he pushed him

[@seanpug1510]

Murder most foul

[@Rowganlife]

So sad.

[@TopGod97]

Oh man he got obliterated

[@Cr0nkR]

"Annnnnnd I'm freeeeeee! Freeeee Fallin N!

[@omar-uu8qo]

I've always been grateful I was raised mormon and know what lies on the other side. His friend is definitely in a better place.

[@leviluikart977]

That's ignorant 🤣 or faith, either way you don't have the answers to things that can't be proven so why make the claim. Plus so many religions came before yours so what makes you think this one is right

[@CallingAllMadMen]

He died because he was Mormon. My God tells me that lol.

[@Marleyana1]

Always that one Mormon putting down other religions that they know nothing about.

[@F5_cena]

@@Marleyana1 not even saved lol

[@thooke222]

@@Marleyana1 ironically the only comment on this thread _not_ putting anybody else down is the OP. Cynical hypocrites

[@nancywilliams7741]

sooooo sad😢

[@Beastmode365]

🙏😇😪💔

[@tylerjoyner9865]

Don’t be a clout chaser

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

😦😢

[@everythingvideos24]

Again do it again.

[@hamptonmyles6230]

Oh

[@Angel12938]

:(

[@updownstate]

A photo? He probably went for a pee.

[@dirtydogvideo]

oops.....aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.......splat! wont be doing that again!