Teen girl from South Bay dies in 700-foot fall at Arizona landmark

This Aug. 27, 2016, photo shows Horseshoe Bend near Page, Ariz. Authorities say a California girl visiting the Arizona landmark has died from what appears to be an accidental fall. Coconino County sheriff's officials said Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018, that the body of the 14-year-old girl was found about 700 feet (213 meters) below Horseshoe Bend overlook. (AP Photo/Courtney Bonnell) less This Aug. 27, 2016, photo shows Horseshoe Bend near Page, Ariz. Authorities say a California girl visiting the Arizona landmark has died from what appears to be an accidental fall. Coconino County sheriff's ... more Photo: Courtney Bonnell / Associated Press Photo: Courtney Bonnell / Associated Press Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Teen girl from South Bay dies in 700-foot fall at Arizona landmark 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A 14-year-old girl from the South Bay fell to her death on Christmas Eve at Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend landmark, officials said Wednesday.

The girl and her family were visiting from San Jose, according to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. She was last seen at an outlook around 2 p.m. and was reported missing at 4 p.m.

An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter spotted the girl’s body 700 feet below the overlook that day but did not retrieve her until Christmas morning.

Officials believe she accidentally fell and are still investigating the incident.

Gwendolyn Wu is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: gwendolyn.wu@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @gwendolynawu