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Hiker falls to death in Utah National Park

Hiker falls to death in Utah National Park

The 37-year-old man fell to death while hiking In Zion National Park in Utah, the authorities confirmed.

The destruction was found dead on Sunday morning on the canyon traces, traces of mile, which runs along the east side of the park, the National Park Service reports.

The authorities received a call at 7:06 am, reporting “the possible fall of the traveler in Zion National Park”, reports the Sheriff District Department of Washington.

The court of formation of patriarchs rises above the Virgo and Valley River in Zion National Park, Utah, November 22, 2024.

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The fire and rescue of the hurricane were initially at the scene where they found the deceased man “at about 7:40 am” and determined “he was out of help,” – said in a statement of the Sheriff Department.

The deputies of the Sheriff County Washington arrived shortly after the fire and rescue team of the Hurricane Valley and “confirmed their conclusions”, according to the report.

The Technical Search Technical Search team helped in the restoration efforts, and “the remains of tourists were handed over to the medical examination of Washington County for further examination,” the National Park Service reports.

The traces on the canyon were temporarily closed due to the incident, but have since opened again, the National Park Service reported.

Officials said the Washington District Sheriff’s office was investigating the incident. The identity of the traveler is not released.

This is not the first time someone has fallen to death in Zion National Park. In October a 40-year-old man fell about 200 feet before his death While canynering with three others, according to the National Park Service.