University of Georgia student dies in 90-foot fall in North Alabama

University of Georgia student dies in 90-foot fall in North Alabama

A University of Georgia student died Saturday when she fell approximately 90 feet while rock climbing in Cherokee County.

The Cherokee County Coroner’s Office said Yutung “Faye” Zhang, 19, originally from Minnesota, was killed in an incident Saturday at about 12 p.m.

Investigators were called to Cherokee Rock Village, off Cherokee County Road 70. Investigators say Zhang fell while climbing.

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office had investigators on the scene.

Greg Trevor, a UGA spokesman, said Zhang was a first-year student at the school.

“We are deeply saddened by this terrible tragedy that took the life of University of Georgia first-year student Faye Zhang,” Trevor said. “Our deepest sympathies go out to the student’s family, and we will continue to provide counseling and support to members of our community who have been affected by her passing.”