A spokesperson with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said the child fell first, and his mother fell trying to catch him.
It was a terrifying moment as a suburban woman and her 7-year-old son fell to the bottom of the French Canyon at Starved Rock State Park while hiking on a spring break adventure this week.
Forecast issued at 5:30 am EDT on Wednesday 2 April 2025.
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