Three Hikers Die in One Week at Grand Canyon: What Happened?

The Grand Canyon, one of the most iconic national parks in the United States.

Three hikers have died within the past week.

The National Park Service announced that two separate incidents at the Grand Canyon have resulted in a total of three deaths.

On June 12, a 72-year-old man collapsed and died on the South Kaibab Trail. Following this, the bodies of a man and a woman in their 60s were discovered on the North Kaibab Trail on June 16.

Heatstroke is suspected as the cause in all cases.

The National Park Service stated that such accidents have increased as temperatures within the canyon have risen to dangerous levels.

They explained that during the hottest parts of the day, conditions can quickly overwhelm hikers.

A meteorologist from the National Weather Service noted that temperatures at the bottom of the canyon reached as high as 44°C (111°F) last week.

The expert explained that while descending into the canyon may feel manageable, the combination of steep uphill climbs and extreme heat when trying to hike back out can trigger heatstroke symptoms.

With a heatwave expected to continue into next week, the National Park Service has advised visitors to avoid using hiking trails between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Reported by Jeong Yu-mi | Video by Na Hong-hee | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News
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