Local resident Steven Gastelum plunges to death off ‘Devil’s Cauldron’ cliff in Oregon while posing for photo up a tree

A MAN died after falling off "Devil's Cauldron" cliff in Oregon on Sunday while posing for a photo up a tree.

Police say Steven Gastelum climbed the tree along the edge of cliff of Devil's Cauldron Overlook Trail in Oswald West State Park in order to pose for a picture.

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, a limb from the tree broke, causing Gastelum, 43, to fall roughly 100 feet into the Pacific Ocean.

The Coastguard and a local fire department brought the body of the resident to shore after searching by helicopter and watercraft.

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Gastelum was brought to Tillamook hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The Devil's Cauldron Trail is a 0.5 mile trial near .

, it is moderately trafficked, offers views of wildlife and can be done by hikers of all skill levels.