Hiker found dead at Utah's Zion National Park
The Zion-Mt Carmel Highway view from the Canyon Overlook trail. Photo: NPS // Ally O’Rullian
A 37-year-old male hiker was found dead Sunday at Utah's Zion National Park, officials said.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said a caller reported a "possible fall of a hiker" shortly after 7 a.m. Sunday on the Canyon Overlook Trail in Zion National Park. The trail is a mile-long round trip hike featuring steep drop-offs and is one of the park’s most visited trails.
Hurricane Valley Fire and Rescue pronounced the hiker dead at around 7:40 a.m. Zion National Park Rangers and Zion Technical Search and Rescue also responded to assist in the recovery of the body.
The hiker's remains were transported to the Washington County Medical Examiner for further examination. The sheriff's office said detectives are conducting an "active investigation" into the hiker's death.
The Canyon Overlook Trail was temporarily closed for recovery operations, park officials said.
Reporting by TMX
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