Chula Vista Boy Dies After Fall From Maui Cliff
Cristian Lopez, 12, Fell 300 To 350 Feet While Sightseeing, Authorities Say
Posted: 06/04/2012
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351 days ago
A 12-year-old Chula Vista boy died after falling about 300 to 350 feet from a cliff while sightseeing on Maui.
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Fire Services Chief Lee Mainaga said Cristian Lopez was traveling with his family Sunday along a winding and scenic route to Hana that's popular among tourists. The family stopped at a cliff along Honomanu Bay when he fell into the ocean.The boy was brought to shore but attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.Police said the family had parked their rental car at the lookout when Cristian quickly ran out and disappeared over the cliff's edge.Mainaga said the cliff is a popular tourist spot but it's not considered an official scenic lookout. He said there's no railing on the cliff.Copyright Do you have more information about this story? Click here to contact usCopyright 2012 by 10News.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
