A teenager lost his life on Sunday after falling during a hike in Coconino County.

Kanab, Utah resident Todd J. Rowley, 17, was in the Kanab Creek Wilderness trailhead with six other people having a Memorial Day weekend picnic.

Witnesses told officials that Rowley and an adult friend were on the south side of Snake Gulch when they attempted to climb down to reach a cave that was located on the side of a steep cliff.

Rowley then lost his footing and fell approximately 200 feet.

The people with him attempted to call 911, but were unable to access cell phone coverage.

They drove close to 13 miles to Jacob's Lake to successfully call 911.

Personnel from the Coconino County Sheriff's Office, Kane County Ambulance Company and a medical transport helicopter from Classic Life responded to the scene where Rowley was pronounced dead.
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