Hiker Dies in Grand Canyon as Park Rangers Warn of Extreme Heat
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA, JUL 8 – A 67-year-old man died attempting an overnight trip to Phantom Ranch; the National Park Service urges caution during peak heat hours, citing safety concerns.
- A 67-year-old man from Alvarado, Texas, died while hiking the Grand Canyon due to extreme heat, according to park rangers.
- He was found unresponsive around 11:50 a.m. on Arizona's South Kaibab Trail, as reported by the National Park Services.
- Bystanders attempted CPR, but all resuscitation efforts failed, according to the release.
- Park rangers warned of extreme heat conditions with temperatures potentially reaching 115 degrees at Phantom Ranch.
55 Articles
55 Articles
Prayers Pouring In After Man Dies In Grand Canyon
Top 10 Most Prestigious Golf Courses In The USA (3:42) An awful incident has left officials at Grand Canyon National Park investigating a death this week. On July 8, a report about an unresponsive hiker reached the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center. Despite the medical personnel's best efforts, a 67-year-old man from Texas died on the South Kaibab Trail.According to the National Park Service, the man was trying to reach the Colorado Ri…
Texas hiker dies on Grand Canyon trail as temperatures soared
The hiker was found unconscious near the South Kaibab trail, below the Cedar Ridge viewpoint, at approximately 11:50 a.m.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium