Tragic information out of Grand Canyon Nationwide Park the place a 67-year-old man from Alvarado, Texas, died alongside the South Kaibab Path under Cedar Ridge on July eighth.
The Grand Canyon Regional Communications Middle acquired a report of an unresponsive hiker at roughly 11:50am on July eighth, sending Nationwide Park Service medical personnel and volunteers to reply on foot. Bystanders had instantly initiated CPR however all makes an attempt to resuscitate have been unsuccessful.
The 67-year-old was trying to succeed in the Colorado River for an in a single day keep at Phantom Ranch . He had circled at Skeleton Level and was returning again up path when the incident occurred. An investigation is at present being carried out by the NPS and the Coconino County Medical Examiner.
Mountain climbing within the inside canyon through the hottest hours of the day is strongly discouraged through the summer season as elements of the path can exceed 120°F within the shade. Pre-existing medical circumstances can compound bodily stress, making for notably dangerous summer season climbing, particularly throughout peak warmth hours between 10am and 4pm.
Take excessive warning whereas planning for hikes through the summer season months and verify the park’s Key Mountain climbing Messages webpage for up-to-date path and climate circumstances.
Our condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased right now.
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