The Kauai Police Department has identified a man who died at Waipoo Falls in Kokee State Park on Friday, September 22nd, 2023 as 66-year-old Mark Debarr of California.
According to a preliminary report, first responders received a report of a male falling off the Waipoo Falls Trail (Canyon Trail) shortly after 10:10 a.m. on Friday. Debarr apparently fell off the trail and was located approximately 120 feet below the falls, reports the County of Kauai.
The Kauai police and fire departments assisted in recovering the victim.
It’s not clear at this time if Debarr fell off the trail or fell off the top of the waterfall. The Canyon Trail to the waterfall is wide enough as to not be a danger unless a person unsafely gets too close to the edge. The top of the waterfall is the destination for the trail, and the waterfall cannot be seen from the top. In our visits to the waterfall, we’ve seen people get very close to the edge in an attempt to look down at the falls. This is an inherently dangerous activity and should not be attempted.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Mark Debarr.
