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Proposal Sends Woman Over Cliff, Literally

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(Newser) – A Washington-area woman is in good condition tonight after accepting a marriage proposal—then tumbling off a cliff, the Post reports. The yet-unidentified couple was hiking along a popular but treacherous trail near the Potomac River when the man popped the question; soon thereafter the woman tumbled about 10 feet, sustaining head and chest injuries. Her hard-to-reach landing spot forced authorities to helicopter her out.

“That must have been a heck of a proposal,” said one Maryland fire official. “I believe she did [say yes]. … If she didn’t, I think we ought to investigate this one.”

The Billy Goat Trail is a popular, but steep, option for Washington-area hikers.
The Billy Goat Trail is a popular, but steep, option for Washington-area hikers.   (Wikimedia Commons)
The woman had to be helicoptered out of the national park in Maryland after falling about 10 feet.
The woman had to be helicoptered out of the national park in Maryland after falling about 10 feet.   (Wikimedia Commons)
The Billy Goat Trail is a popular, but steep, option for Washington-area hikers.
The Billy Goat Trail is a popular, but steep, option for Washington-area hikers.   (Wikimedia Commons)
The Billy Goat Trail is a popular, but steep, option for Washington-area hikers.
The Billy Goat Trail is a popular, but steep, option for Washington-area hikers.   (Wikimedia Commons)
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chamisi
Sep 7, 09 8:37 PM CDT
“I believe she did [say yes]. … If she didn’t, I think we ought to investigate this one.” hahaha Reply
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westonism
Sep 7, 09 8:41 PM CDT
If that's not a bad omen, I don't know what is. Reply
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Reader60610265
Sep 7, 09 8:46 PM CDT
It would make one tend to rethink the situation . Reply
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lonewolf17
Sep 7, 09 10:42 PM CDT
they'll have a story to tell at least Reply
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paul123
Sep 7, 09 10:47 PM CDT
She really fell for him, didn't she? Reply
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