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Silver State Hotshots firefighter killed after leap from Lake Britton Bridge “died doing what he loved”

August 3, 2021 Trevor Montgomery

BURNEY, Calif., — Officials have identified a Sparks, Nevada “thrill seeker” who died after leaping into Lake Britton from the Lake Britton Bridge along Highway 89 in Shasta County, plummeting some 60 feet into the cold water below last Wednesday, July 28. In addition to being an “experienced cliff/bridge jumper” as described later by Sheriff’s officials, the victim, 23-year-old Don […]

“Experienced cliff/bridge jumper” from Nevada dies after leap from Lake Britton Bridge

July 29, 2021 Trevor Montgomery

BURNEY, Calif. — Authorities say an “experienced cliff/bridge jumper” from the Reno, Nevada area died after making a dangerous leap from the Lake Britton Bridge off Highway 89, plummeting more than 60 feet into the cold water of Lake Britton below. The victim’s body was discovered several hours later by Shasta County Sheriff’s Dive Team members in 37 feet of […]

UPDATE: Officials identify Laguna Niguel man who died after diving off Burney Falls

July 6, 2018 Trevor Montgomery

UPDATED: July 10, 2018, 12 p.m. BURNEY — Officials have identified a man who died after leaping from the top of Burney Falls. According to Shasta County Sheriff’s Office the victim disappeared after hitting the water and never resurfacing. The incident kicked off a frantic search for the victim that last several hours. Officials later identified 30-year-old, Elliott John Miller, […]