RelicKris was live streaming his hike along Okatse Canyon’s metal walkway when he warned nearby visitors to secure their belongings. Moments later, his own streaming phone detached from its mount and plunged into the canyon below.
This happened at Okatse Canyon Natural Monument in western Georgia. The tourist attraction features a narrow metal walkway suspended high above the canyon floor. The elevated path offers stunning views but presents obvious risks for dropped items.
Park staff immediately coordinated a retrieval operation. A government-certified rope technician was called to the scene. Using professional rappelling equipment, the specialist descended into the canyon to recover the phone. The entire rescue operation was completed the same day.
Okatse Canyon attracts thousands of visitors yearly. The site maintains trained rope specialists specifically for retrieving dropped items. Staff prohibit visitors from attempting their own rescues due to safety concerns. Not all items can be recovered, depending on where they land and visibility conditions.
RelicKris confirmed he got his phone back intact. Reports suggest the device was a Xiaomi model that survived the fall without cracks. The phone remained functional, allowing him to continue streaming. The streamer later shared clips of the retrieval, showing park staff returning his device.
