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Two Men Die During Separate Hikes in Banff National Park, Alberta RCMP Say
The deaths bring Banff National Park’s hiking and climbing toll to seven this summer, police said, as officials urge travelers to plan ahead.
- Two people died during separate hiking trips in Banff National Park last week, according to the Lake Louise RCMP.
- On Wednesday, a 24-year-old man died after a fall near Recondite Peak, said Lake Louise RCMP detachment commander Susan Richter. Relatives reported him missing after his satellite tracker stopped moving, prompting a Parks Canada search.
- A 33-year-old Calgary man died Saturday while hiking near Devil's Thumb and the Big Beehive close to Lake Louise. He had separated from his hiking companions before losing his life, police said.
- These deaths bring the total to five hiking-related fatalities in Banff National Park and Kananaskis Country this summer, alongside falls on Mount Yamnuska and Tent Ridge. The region has also recorded drownings in the Bow Valley.
- Lake Louise RCMP detachment commander Richter advises all hikers to plan ahead, know their skill level, and stick to "well used trails with higher visibility." She recommends traveling in groups for safer backcountry recreation.
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2 more people have died exploring Banff National Park, police say
A 24-year-old climber died after a significant fall from Recondite Peak in Banff National Park on Wednesday, while a 33-year-old hiker died on Saturday near Devil's Thumb and the Big Beehive area by Lake Louise, according to police.
·Ottawa, Canada
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