Hiker dies at Zion National Park
May 6, 2024, 8:18 PM | Updated: May 7, 2024, 10:31 am
Saturday is National Public Lands Day, which means all national parks, in Utah or around the country, will not charge an entry fee. View of Zion Canyon from Scout's Look out in Zion National Park. Taken mid-March. (Mike Godfrey)
(Mike Godfrey)
SPRINGDALE, Utah- A hiker who was found unresponsive Monday afternoon in Zion National Park has been pronounced dead.
According to a Zion National Park press release, the man was first found at Scout Lookout, the closest point to the famous Angel’s Landing that is accessible without a permit.
Rangers treated the hiker for more than an hour before he was pronounced dead. More than 30 people were involved in responding to the situation.
“The park would like to thank Intermountain Life Flight for their support on the incident.” the park said in the press release.
The West Rim Trail was closed during the initial response and has since been reopened.
Washington County Sheriff’s office is currently investigating the cause of death for the man. His age and identity have yet to be confirmed.
This story is ongoing and will be updated.
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