3 elderly hikers die on Grand Canyon's inner trails as temperatures spike
Summary
Three older hikers died from heat-related causes while hiking inside the Grand Canyon during a period of very high temperatures. Park rangers found the hikers already deceased on the trails, and authorities are still investigating the exact causes of their deaths.Key Facts
- The deaths happened on the Grand Canyon's inner trails during temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
- A 72-year-old man died on June 12 on the South Kaibab Trail.
- A 67-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman died on June 16 on the North Kaibab Trail.
- Temperatures in the inner canyon can exceed 109 degrees in the shade during midday.
- Emergency teams found the hikers already deceased on the scene.
- Earlier in the same month, a teenager died from heat-related causes while attempting a long hike in the canyon.
- Last year, another elderly man died while trying to reach a camping area at Phantom Ranch inside the canyon.
- All victims were taken to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s office for further investigation.
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