MINNEISKA, Minn. — The woman who died in a fall off a cliff at John Latsch State Park last week was Rachel Marie Gerhardt, 33, of Minneapolis, the regional medical examiner reported. Death was attributed to injuries in the 100-foot fall. The woman, who was suicidal, went over a railing about 10 p.m. after two hours of negotiation No one saw her fall. A rescue team with a crisis negotiator had retreated a few yards when she fell. The team had been negotiating by flashlight at the blufftop but had backed off several when she appeared to grow agitated. They were out of visual contact in the dark when she disappeared over the side.
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Gerhardt. Avid about outdoors. A passion was visiting every state park in Minnesota with her children, 8 and 5.