Another person from Texas died while hiking at the Grand Canyon National Park.
said a 50-year-old man from San Angelo , Texas was found unresponsive on Sunday afternoon on the Bright Angel Trail, about 100 feet below the Bright Angel Trailhead.Bystanders started performing CPR as Xanterra Fire and Security and National Park Service medical personnel responded.According to officials, he was attempting to reach the rim from an overnight stay at Havasupai Gardens.
The man’s name was not released. NPS and the Coconino County Medical Examiner are investigating his death.died while hiking at the national parkNPS said he was trying to reach Phantom Ranch on June 29 for an overnight stay. Hikers found Sims semiconscious on the River Trail about halfway between the Silver Bridge and Black Bridge near Phantom Ranch.Park officials said that during the summer, temperatures on exposed parts of the trail can reach over 120 degrees.
“Be aware that efforts to assist hikers may be delayed during the summer months due to limited staff, the number of rescue calls, employee safety requirements, and limited helicopter flying capability during periods of extreme heat or inclement weather,” a
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