Tributes for Adelaide man Stephen Queen after death at Morialta Conservation Park
A man who fell to his death while trying to clean up litter has been identified as Adelaide man Stephen Queen.
Mr Queen, 34, fell from a cliff at the popular Morialta Conservation Park hiking spot in Adelaide’s east just before 12.30pm on Saturday.
It has been reported Mr Queen was trekking with a friend when he climbed over the barrier at Deep View Lookout to pick up a plastic bottle, but tragically slipped and fell.
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Deep View Lookout has an elevation of around 265m, according to Bushwalk.com
Mr Queen died at the scene.
His sister Katherine Queen said he would be remembered as a loving father and passionate environmentalist.
“No one can believe it, He was so young, so full of energy,” Ms Queens told 9News.
“Dad rang me and he said the police were at the house and there had been a terrible accident.
“He was passionate about climate, he was passionate about our society, and of course he would be trying to get litter off the ground.”
The 34-year-old had just completed his degree and was hoping to begin a career in environmental science, it was reported.
“I want to make sure he had a lasting impact, because I know he would want that,” Ms Queens said.
Police will prepare a reporter for the coroner.
Originally published as Tributes for Adelaide man Stephen Queen after death at Morialta Conservation Park
