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Three Hikers Die in Apparent Heat-Related Illnesses on Grand Canyon Trails
A 72-year-old man died on June 12 on the South Kaibab Trail. Two more hikers, ages 67 and 68, died four days later on the North Kaibab Trail.
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U.S. National Park Service said Friday. A 72-year-old man became ill from the heat on June 12 while hiking the South Kaibab Trail and died before rescue crews could reach him.
Four days later, a 67-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman appeared to suffer from heat-related illnesses while hiking the North Kaibab Trail and died before help arrived. Despite a rapid response and aerial support, all three hikers were dead by the time first responders reached them, the park service said.
The Grand Canyon has seen an uptick in heat-related illnesses in recent weeks, park officials said.
Temperatures in the inner canyon can exceed 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in the shade during midday hours. m. m.
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