Heat claims three hikers on Grand Canyon trails as temperatures soar
TL;DR
Three hikers died from apparent heat-related illnesses on two Grand Canyon trails on two separate days as temperatures rose; a 72-year-old man died after falling ill on the South Kaibab Trail on June 12, and four days later a 67-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman perished on the North Kaibab Trail. Officials said shade temperatures can top 109 F, and inner-canyon hikes are discouraged between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. while investigations continue.
- 3 hikers die of suspected heat-related illness during rising temperatures at Grand Canyon CNN
- 3 people die from apparent heat-related illnesses at Grand Canyon National Park NBC News
- Grand Canyon National Park Warns Hikers to Avoid the Inner Canyon Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. National Park Service (.gov)
- Three hikers found dead from apparent heat-related illness at the Grand Canyon ABC15 Arizona
- 3 die in heat-related incidents on Grand Canyon trails in past week AZ Family
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