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Originally published Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 7:25 AM

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Hiker who fell from Rattlesnake Ledge identified

Medical examiners have identified the hiker who fatally fell from Rattlesnake Ledge near North Bend on Saturday.

Medical examiners have identified the hiker who fatally fell from Rattlesnake Ledge near North Bend on Saturday.

Officials say Ruben Maldonado, 28, of Snohomish County, fell more than 100 feet from the popular hiking area above Rattlesnake Lake about 12:15 p.m. Rattlesnake Ledge is in Iron Horse State Park, in the Cascade foothills southeast of Seattle.

Cathy Decker with King County Search & Rescue told KOMO-TV that the man clambered out onto a viewpoint, then lost his footing and fell.

The King County Medical Examiners Office has declared Maldonado's death accidental, confirming he died from injuries to his head and body.

The woman he was hiking with was not hurt.

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Comments (11)
I knew Ruben. He was a great son and brother. Someone who you could look up to. My family & I will remember him for a long time. Ruben took...  Posted on June 2, 2009 at 10:25 AM by snowhite624. Jump to comment
I have been to Rattlesnake Ledge several times. At noon on a nice weekend day, it can get quite crowded. So people end up getting closer to the...  Posted on June 2, 2009 at 8:37 AM by Chris In Issaquah. Jump to comment
lks...let's hope you never have a tragic accident in your family. Get some maturity.  Posted on June 2, 2009 at 8:03 AM by mjvseattle. Jump to comment

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