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Coroner IDs 75-year-old man who died after fall at Ricketts Glen State Park

Luzerne County coroner says Gerald Putz of Carlisle died after falling 30-40 feet at Tuscarora Falls.

Published Jun 26, 2026, 10:29 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The Luzerne County Coroner’s Office has identified a 75-year-old Cumberland County man who died after falling at Ricketts Glen State Park.

Coroner Dion Fernandes said the man — Gerald Putz of Carlisle — was pronounced dead after he fell at Tuscarora Falls at the park in Benton a week ago.