Teen injured after falling from cliff near Busiek State Forest

Editor's note: This story originally published April 26, 2016. It was corrected to indicate the accident happened near the park.

Authorities say a teenager was transported by helicopter to a local hospital after she fell more than 60 feet from a cliff Monday evening near Busiek State Forest.

Lt. James Lofton with the Christian County Sheriff's Office said the teen was hiking near the quarry at the park at about 7:30 p.m. when she lost her footing and fell 60-70 feet to a ledge.

Lofton said a helicopter was able to land in the area, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Lofton said Tuesday the teen was recovering from her injuries but he did not know her condition.

The victim's name has not been released.

Francis Skalicky, with the Missouri Department of Conservation, said the fall occurred on the property of a quarry that is near the park, and no part of the incident was on the Busiek Area.