Oswego man identified in deadly fall at Starved Rock State Park, LaSalle County coroner says

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Man identified after deadly fall at Starved Rock State Park: coroner
Albert Cramer died after a fall at Starved Rock State Park. The state DNR said the incident was reported Saturday at Illinois Canyon in the park.

LaSALLE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A father died after falling at Starved Rock State Park on Saturday afternoon, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said.

The incident was reported about 4:30 p.m. at Illinois Canyon in the park. Police remained on the scene into Saturday evening.

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Albert Cramer, 38, of Oswego was identified as the man who died, according to the LaSalle County coroner.

Cramer is survived by his four daughters, two granddaughters and his wife of 10 years.

Albert Cramer died after falling at Starved Rock State Park on Saturday afternoon, according to the LaSalle County Coroner.
Albert Cramer died after falling at Starved Rock State Park on Saturday afternoon, according to the LaSalle County Coroner.
Courtesy Cramer Family

What caused the fall was not immediately clear, and ABC7 Chicago is working to find out more about the victim.

Authorities said no foul play is suspected in his death.