Wildlife Photographer Falls To His Death

DAVID BOYNTON was a teacher and photographer who thrilled in sharing his love of nature with his students.

But he fell to his death last week in an area his wife says was one of his favorite spots.

For the past 35 years he has been photographing Hawaii’s natural environment, with photographs appearing in dozens of local and national publications.

Sixty-one-year-old Boynton was reportedly hiking along a cliff trail on Kauai's Na Pali coast on Saturday. Friends called for help Sunday morning when he didn't return. Crews found his body about 300 ft. down at the base of the Kokee Falls.

Boynton has been a teacher for 36 years. Friends say he hiked regularly down the rugged Na Pali cliffs to photograph sea turtles on a remote beach. He was best known for his photography, which was featured in two books, "The Kaua'i Movie Book" and "Flowers: Images from Hawaii's Gardens."--AP

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