Boy, 4, survives fall off cliff while hiking with parents

CAMPTON, Ky. (AP) — A 4-year-old boy who fell off a 70-foot cliff at Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky suffered a few scratches and bruises, but walked away without any severe injuries, officials said.

The boy and his parents were hiking near Princess Arch on Friday when he slipped fell, hitting “multiple ledges” before landing about 70 feet (21 meters) below, the Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team told news outlets. The father scrambled after the boy and called for help.

When Wolfe County Search and Rescue arrived on the scene, they were relieved to find the boy alert and talking.

“Miraculously, the child was relatively unscathed. He’s kind of scraped up and bruised but otherwise generally unhurt,” said Drew Stevens, spokesperson for Wolfe County Search and Rescue.

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: My husband, who earns a hefty income, stayed in the city most of the summer working, except for a few long weekends with the kids and me at the cottage. He has giant work projects that need daily tending.

I work hard, too, with our four kids, two dogs and a cat. But I have to tell you I got a shock last week after coming home to organize my family team for a thorough cleaning of our three-storey home.

You’ll never guess what they found up in the attic — hidden boxes of sexy women’s lingerie that all looks brand-new.

I’ve kept my mouth shut so far, but my mind is spinning.

BRANDON — A number of mayors have decided not to run for re-election in western Manitoba municipalities.

Heads of council in Dauphin, Neepawa, Boissevain-Morton and Riverdale have bowed out of the race ahead of the Oct. 28 civic election.

Final ballots were confirmed after candidate nominations closed on Tuesday.

Mayor David Bosiak is not running for re-election in the City of Dauphin after serving one term. A three-way race for the mayoral seat is underway between Coun. Steve Sobering and new candidates Keith Durston and Carter Taylor-Luke. Ten candidates entered the race for council; four are councillors running for re-election and six are new candidates. There are six council seats.