Tragedy Strikes as 24 Year Old Woman Falls 100 Ft to Her Death in Minnewaska

The picturesque expanse of Minnewaska State Park Preserve yet again became the seat of death. A 39-year-old Singaporean woman, Nur Aisyah, met with an untimely fate while hiking amidst the natural beauty of this New York haven. The hiker tragically slipped while making her way through the cliff and fell approximately 100 feet, which proved to be fatal. The incident has cast a somber shadow over the park that calls attention to the unpredictability that often accompanies outdoor activities like hiking.  

Nur Aisyah passed away after losing her balance while on the cliff

The State Police had been alerted on December 22, Friday at around 1 p.m. about the injured hiker. Based on their investigation, the hiker accompanied by her husband, Abdul Rauf Bin Mohd Said, was traversing through the park when they made a halt at the edge of a cliff to take photos. It was at that moment that Nur Aisyah lost her footing and suffered a fatal fall. 

After 911 was alerted, a state police helicopter immediately reported the scene. They airlifted the injured hiker and transferred her to Ellenville Regional Hospital. However, she failed to survive and succumbed to her injuries. Apart from the State police, the rescue operation was assisted by the operations staff of the park, state park police, and rangers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation. 

His husband along with her family has been devastated, and he expressed his regret, “I’m sorry I didn’t manage to get to you in time sayang [dear in Malay]”, as compiled by SCMP. The emotional plea reflected the immense loss he felt while trying to come to terms with the tragedy.

Collaborative rescue efforts couldn’t save the 39-year-old

Both Nur Aisyah and Abdul Rauf were esteemed co-founders of a real estate investment firm, primarily focusing on the US market known as Noble Sky International. Besides their professional obligations, the duo enjoyed hiking and used to find solace amidst nature. It was with much enthusiasm that they started their hike at Minnewaska State Park Preserve without knowing what waited for them.

Abdul Rauf, in a heartbreaking plea, sought assistance to expedite the process so that he could fly his wife’s remains back to Singapore. He has acknowledged the effort of every individual who tried their best to make Nur Aisyah survive. Before this accident, it was in March 2021, a 24-year-old hiker fell and died from a cliff at Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Before that, another 38-year-old woman had a fatal fall from the cliff.

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The death of a vibrant and ambitious soul like Nur Aisyah had left an irreparable void amidst her family and friends. This mishap while hiking stands as a stark reminder to be extremely cautious while traversing outdoors. The responsibility lies on the adventurers to draw the line between thrill and safety.   

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