Man killed in fall at Arches National Park
May 7, 2025, 1:16 PM | Updated: May 8, 2025, 8:11 am
Arches National Park, pictured Nov. 2024. (Courtesy, Shane Scholes)
(Courtesy, Shane Scholes)
SALT LAKE CITY – A man died after falling at Arches National Park Tuesday, according to the National Park Service.
Rudolf Peters, 77, from Germany, fell while hiking “on the primitive section of The Windows Loop trail,” the National Park Service said.
Bystanders reportedly performed CPR on Peters before first responders with the Grand County Sheriff’s Department, Grand County EMS, and Classic Air Medical arrived.
Peters was pronounced dead at the scene, the National Park Service said.
“Visitors are reminded that uneven surfaces, changeable weather, and preexisting health conditions are all important factors to consider when choosing a safe and enjoyable hike,” the National Park Service said.
No further detail on what led to Peters’ fall was released at the time of publication.
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