gorges
College-Age Male Found Dead in Ithaca Gorge
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The victim appeared to be about 21 years old, and police were later able to identify him and notify his family, a sergeant said late on Friday.
Ezra's Tunnel
Cornell Gates off Ezra’s Tunnel After 188 Years — and 2 Deaths This Decade
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The historic tunnel, built by University co-founder Ezra Cornell, is now blocked off by a steel gate following the drownings of two Cornellians in the last seven years.
Ezra's Tunnel
GUEST ROOM | Gating Off Ezra’s Tunnel Was Necessary
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“Unfortunately in our society it’s not enough to put up a sign and expect people will adhere to the rules or advice as posted.”
Ezra's Tunnel
Ithaca Approves Cornell Proposal to Block Ezra’s Tunnel After 2 Drownings in 7 Years
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The City of Ithaca on Wednesday approved Cornell’s proposal to block off a 187-year-old tunnel built by the University’s co-founder.
News
Nearly 500 Sign Petition to ‘Save Ezra’s Tunnel’ From Council’s Proposed Gate
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Instead of completely blocking access to the area, students proposed implementing other safety measures.
The Gorges
Ithaca and Cornell Move Toward Fencing Off Tunnel to Gorge Where Students Have Drowned
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Cornell and Ithaca moved one step closer to blocking access to the gorge above Ithaca Falls, which has long served as a local swimming hole but has also been the site of at least two students’ drowning deaths in recent years.
Ezra's Tunnel
Common Council Debates Closing Ezra’s Tunnel
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Winston S. Perez-Ventura ’22 died near Fall Creek in a drowning accident in the beginning of August. Since then, the city has been considering shutting down the area due to the frequency of accidents.