American Teen Dies After 300-Foot Fall on Swiss Hiking Trail

The 16-year-old girl was hiking with her friend's family when she fell; an investigation is underway.

The incident occurred on the 'Gorges Mystérieuses' trail in Trient, Switzerland.
Rescue services, including helicopters, recovered the girl's body from the Trient River.
The girl's friend's father attempted a rescue but became stuck on a rock wall and was later saved.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fall.
The U.S. Embassy in Switzerland has not yet responded to inquiries about the incident.