Crime & Safety

Aurora Man Falls 20 Feet During Starved Rock Hike: Reports

The man was airlifted to a hospital with a head injury, according to reports.

AURORA, IL — An Aurora man visiting Starved Rock State Park Sunday afternoon fell almost 20 feet while hiking off-trail, according to reports from NBC Chicago.

The hiker was initially unconscious but regained it before he was airlifted to a hospital with a head injury, according to NBC.

Illinois Conservation Police did not respond to Patch's request for comment at the time of publication.

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