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Experienced Hiker Found Dead In Grand Canyon At 74
An experienced hiker was reportedly found dead in the Grand Canyon over the weekend. Reports out of Arizona indicate that a 74-year-old man, considered an avid and experienced hiker, was found dead at Grand Canyon National Park on Thursday.
74-year-old hiker dies while attempting rim-to-rim hike at Grand Canyon
A 74-year-old man died while hiking the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said Monday.
74-year-old man found dead after attempting ‘Rim-to-Rim’ hike at Grand Canyon
A 74-year-old man was found dead at Grand Canyon National Park after attempting what is known as a “Rim-to-Rim” hike, according to the National Park Service.
Washington man dies while attempting rim-to-rim hike at Grand Canyon
A 74-year-old Washington man died while trying to hike from the South Rim to the North Rim at the Grand Canyon, officials said.
'Experienced' Hiker, 74, Dies During Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Trek as Officials Warn of Heat Risks
The National Park Service identified the victim as Dennis Smith of Washington state Getty Dennis Smith was attempting to hike from the South Rim to the North Rim of the Grand ... Canyon when he ...
Olympia man, 74, dies during Grand Canyon hike
Dennis Smith, 74, was attempting a rim-to-rim hike but was found unresponsive on the North Kaibab Trail around 4:45 p.m. on May 15, according to National Park Service (NPS) personnel. The release says Smith was "an avid and experienced hiker," and his cause of death remains under investigation by the Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office.
Man dies while attempting rim-to-rim hike in Grand Canyon; Rangers urge caution amid rising temps
The park service is urging all visitors to Grand Canyon National Park, particularly those planning to hike or backpack in the inner canyon, to prepare for extreme heat in the coming days. Temperatures in the inner canyon are expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of this week, making it critical for hikers to take proper precautions.
Experienced Hiker Found Dead in Grand Canyon National Park
The body of a 74-year-old hiker was found at Grand Canyon National Park on Thursday. According to ABC4.com, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call about an unresponsive hiker around 4:45 p.
74-year-old man dies attempting Rim-to-Rim hike in Grand Canyon
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'Avid' hiker, 74, dies as he attempts rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike in acute heat
An elderly 74-year-old hiker was found dead along a trail at the Grand Canyon over the weekend after he set out on a 24-mile journey from one end of the national park to the other. National Park Service personnel identified the victim as Dennis Smith from Washington state.
Hiker dead after being found unresponsive on North Kaibab Trail
Hikers found Dennis Smith, 74, of Olympia, Washington unresponsive on North Kaibab Trail on Thursday, May 15, Grand Canyon National Park Officials reported. Despite bystander and park service ...
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Hiker found dead on Grand Canyon trail
GRAND CANYON ... in and around the Grand Canyon following the death of a Washington man. The hiker, identified as Dennis Smith, 74, of Olympia, Wash., was pronounced dead on May 15 after ...