A woman tragically died on Monday while hiking amid searing heat in the Grand Canyon, a top tourist spot in the US, officials said.

The National Park Service (NPS), in a news release, said that on Sunday, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a US Park Ranger received a report of a distressed hiker in the Tuweep area of Grand Canyon National Park.

"The hiker, a 57-year-old female, was attempting an eight-mile hike in the remote Tuweep area of the park when she became unconscious. A ranger arrived on the scene at approximately 1 a.m. on July 3 and pronounced the hiker deceased. On July 2, the high temperature at Tuweep was well over 100°F (38°C), with the high temperature at Phantom Ranch, near the Colorado River along the North Kaibab trail, reached approximately 114°F (46°C)," read the press release by NPS.

"Park rangers at Grand Canyon National Park urge visitors to Grand Canyon, especially inner canyon hikers and backpackers, to be prepared for excessively hot days in the coming weeks. An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for inner canyon portions of the Grand Canyon through Wednesday, July 5," the release added.

NPS said that temperatures on exposed parts of the trail can reach over 120°F (49 °C) in the shade.&nbsp;

"Park rangers strongly advise not hiking in the inner canyon during the heat of the day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.," it added.&nbsp;

Further cautioning the residents, the NPS said, "Hiking in extreme heat can lead to serious health risks including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hyponatremia, and death."

The NPS then confirmed that a probe into this incident is being conducted in coordination with the Mohave County Medical Examiner.

<h2>Extreme heatwave kills at least 13 in the United States</h2>

United States officials on Friday released a statement saying that at least 13 people lost their lives due to extreme heat waves in the southern United States, amid heavy air pollution in other parts of the country due to smoke from wildfires in Canada.

The highest death toll, of 11 people, was registered in Webb County, Texas, near the Mexican border.

"As of Wednesday, there have been 11 total deaths," local officials said in a statement to AFP. "Ten are Webb County residents, the 11th death was from a neighbouring county that was brought to a local hospital and unfortunately passed away."

A 14-year-old died due to scorching heat while he was hiking in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The temperature there had reached 119 Fahrenheit (48 Celsius), said the local officials.

They further added that a 62-year-old woman lost her life in the neighbouring state of Louisiana last week after a storm left thousands of families without power and thus without air conditioning.

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A woman tragically died on Monday while hiking amid searing heat in the Grand Canyon, a top tourist spot in the US, officials said. The National Park Service (NPS), in a news release, said that on Sunday, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a US Park Ranger received a report of a distressed hiker in the Tuweep area of Grand Canyon National Park. "The hiker, a 57-year-old female, was attempting an eight-mile hike in the remote Tuweep area of the park when she became unconscious. A ranger arrived on the scene at approximately 1 a.m. on July 3 and pronounced the hiker deceased. On July 2, the high temperature at Tuweep was well over 100°F (38°C), with the high temperature at Phantom Ranch, near the Colorado River along the North Kaibab trail, reached approximately 114°F (46°C)," read the press release by NPS. "Park rangers at Grand Canyon National Park urge visitors to Grand Canyon, especially inner canyon hikers and backpackers, to be prepared for excessively hot days in the coming weeks. An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for inner canyon portions of the Grand Canyon through Wednesday, July 5," the release added. NPS said that temperatures on exposed parts of the trail can reach over 120°F (49 °C) in the shade. "Park rangers strongly advise not hiking in the inner canyon during the heat of the day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.," it added. Further cautioning the residents, the NPS said, "Hiking in extreme heat can lead to serious health risks including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, hyponatremia, and death." The NPS then confirmed that a probe into this incident is being conducted in coordination with the Mohave County Medical Examiner. Extreme heatwave kills at least 13 in the United States United States officials on Friday released a statement saying that at least 13 people lost their lives due to extreme heat waves in the southern United States, amid heavy air pollution in other parts of the country due to smoke from wildfires in Canada. The highest death toll, of 11 people, was registered in Webb County, Texas, near the Mexican border. "As of Wednesday, there have been 11 total deaths," local officials said in a statement to AFP. "Ten are Webb County residents, the 11th death was from a neighbouring county that was brought to a local hospital and unfortunately passed away." A 14-year-old died due to scorching heat while he was hiking in Big Bend National Park in Texas. The temperature there had reached 119 Fahrenheit (48 Celsius), said the local officials. They further added that a 62-year-old woman lost her life in the neighbouring state of Louisiana last week after a storm left thousands of families without power and thus without air conditioning. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Woman collapses in triple-digit heat while hiking in Grand Canyon National Park

In a tragic incident at the Grand Canyon, an unidentified 33-year-old man fell to his death from the viewing platform known as Skywalk. It is estimated that he fell approximately 4,000 feet on June 5. The Mohave County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team responded to the incident, and they discovered the victim's lifeless body on the scene. The man was&nbsp;transported to the Hualapai Nation after being extracted from the canyon.

<h2>How the tragedy unfolded</h2>

Talking to local Fox 10 Phoenix news, the sheriff's office said, "About 9 am Monday (6/5) morning, the technical rope rescue team from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue responded to Grand Canyon West Skywalk for a 33-year-old male who went over the edge at the Sky Walk into the canyon."

Authorities are yet to release information about the man's identity and whether the tragedy was an accident or intentional. The Grand Canyon, often referred to as America's "deadliest park" has a history of deaths by suicide.

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"Two short-haul technicians (rope specialists) responded with [a] Kingman DPS Ranger helicopter to the scene," said the sheriff's office.&nbsp;

They found the victim dead on the scene. "He was extracted to the Command Post and transferred to the Hualapai Nation."

<h2>The Skywalk</h2>

The incident took place at Grand Canyon West, which is located on the Hualapai Native American Reservation. The Skywalk, a popular attraction in the area, is operated by the Hualapai Native American tribe.&nbsp;

The Skywalk is described as a "breathtaking 10-foot wide, horseshoe-shaped glass bridge extends 70 feet out over the rim of the Grand Canyon, giving you a clear view 4,000 feet to the Canyon floor below." &nbsp;

The Grand Canyon Resort website emphasises the safety and strength of the structure, assuring visitors that it can support the weight of seventy fully loaded 747 passenger jets.

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"There's simply no thrill, like stepping out on glass thousands of feet in the air, yet there's no need to be nervous — Skywalk is strong enough to hold seventy fully loaded 747 passenger jets."

As per Mirror UK, it is uncertain whether he fell from the Skywalk itself or from the edge of the Grand Canyon. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and the Mojave County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue provided the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.

<h2>United States'&nbsp;"deadliest park"</h2>

This unfortunate event adds to the troubling statistics associated with the Grand Canyon.

It has been referred to as the "deadliest park" in the United States, with numerous reports of missing persons, deaths, and suicides.&nbsp;

Since 2018, at least 56 people have been reported missing at the Grand Canyon.

According to Ken Phillips, a former search and rescue agent with the National Park Service, the recorded fatalities within the canyon average around 12 per year.&nbsp;

Talking to The Post, he explained that these fatalities "can be from everything relating to heat stroke, lightning, drownings on the river, air crashes, suicides, accidental falls – all types of things."

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In a tragic incident at the Grand Canyon, an unidentified 33-year-old man fell to his death from the viewing platform known as Skywalk. It is estimated that he fell approximately 4,000 feet on June 5.

In a tragic incident at the Grand Canyon, an unidentified 33-year-old man fell to his death from the viewing platform known as Skywalk. It is estimated that he fell approximately 4,000 feet on June 5. The Mohave County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team responded to the incident, and they discovered the victim's lifeless body on the scene. The man was transported to the Hualapai Nation after being extracted from the canyon. How the tragedy unfolded Talking to local Fox 10 Phoenix news, the sheriff's office said, "About 9 am Monday (6/5) morning, the technical rope rescue team from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue responded to Grand Canyon West Skywalk for a 33-year-old male who went over the edge at the Sky Walk into the canyon." Authorities are yet to release information about the man's identity and whether the tragedy was an accident or intentional. The Grand Canyon, often referred to as America's "deadliest park" has a history of deaths by suicide. Also read | Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny faces decades in prison for 'rehabilitating Nazi ideology' and other crimes "Two short-haul technicians (rope specialists) responded with [a] Kingman DPS Ranger helicopter to the scene," said the sheriff's office. They found the victim dead on the scene. "He was extracted to the Command Post and transferred to the Hualapai Nation." The Skywalk The incident took place at Grand Canyon West, which is located on the Hualapai Native American Reservation. The Skywalk, a popular attraction in the area, is operated by the Hualapai Native American tribe. The Skywalk is described as a "breathtaking 10-foot wide, horseshoe-shaped glass bridge extends 70 feet out over the rim of the Grand Canyon, giving you a clear view 4,000 feet to the Canyon floor below." The Grand Canyon Resort website emphasises the safety and strength of the structure, assuring visitors that it can support the weight of seventy fully loaded 747 passenger jets. Also read | Chinese influencer tries to lose 100 kg at weight loss boot camp, dies "There's simply no thrill, like stepping out on glass thousands of feet in the air, yet there's no need to be nervous — Skywalk is strong enough to hold seventy fully loaded 747 passenger jets." As per Mirror UK, it is uncertain whether he fell from the Skywalk itself or from the edge of the Grand Canyon. Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and the Mojave County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue provided the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number. United States' "deadliest park" This unfortunate event adds to the troubling statistics associated with the Grand Canyon. It has been referred to as the "deadliest park" in the United States, with numerous reports of missing persons, deaths, and suicides. Since 2018, at least 56 people have been reported missing at the Grand Canyon. According to Ken Phillips, a former search and rescue agent with the National Park Service, the recorded fatalities within the canyon average around 12 per year. Talking to The Post, he explained that these fatalities "can be from everything relating to heat stroke, lightning, drownings on the river, air crashes, suicides, accidental falls – all types of things." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

33-year-old man falls 4,000 feet to his death from Grand Canyon's Skywalk

More than 45,000 people have submitted their applications to cull bison in the Grand Canyon National Park, US after authorities sought help to deal with overpopulation.&nbsp;

US National Park Service (NPS) invited 12 "skilled volunteers" to reduce the population of bison, BBC reported.&nbsp;

The event is not being described as a "hunt" as it is forbidden in US national parks.&nbsp;

Some environmentalists have also raised concerns that the action could lead to setting a dangerous precedent.&nbsp;

As many as 45,040 people applied for the task after the lottery opened on Monday.&nbsp;

Initially, 25 names will be shortlisted, who will be then judged by park officials for skills.&nbsp;

Finally, 12 people will be selected for killing the bison in the park's North Rim area.

Officials say the pilot programme is needed as the herd rapidly grew to 600 bison in recent years.&nbsp;

The NPS hopes to bring the population down to nearly 200 for reducing trampling of Native American archaeological sites, soil erosion and water contamination.

 
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More than 45,000 people have submitted their applications to cull bison in the Grand Canyon National Park, US after authorities sought help to deal with overpopulation.

More than 45,000 people have submitted their applications to cull bison in the Grand Canyon National Park, US after authorities sought help to deal with overpopulation. US National Park Service (NPS) invited 12 "skilled volunteers" to reduce the population of bison, BBC reported. The event is not being described as a "hunt" as it is forbidden in US national parks. Some environmentalists have also raised concerns that the action could lead to setting a dangerous precedent. As many as 45,040 people applied for the task after the lottery opened on Monday. Initially, 25 names will be shortlisted, who will be then judged by park officials for skills. Finally, 12 people will be selected for killing the bison in the park's North Rim area. Officials say the pilot programme is needed as the herd rapidly grew to 600 bison in recent years. The NPS hopes to bring the population down to nearly 200 for reducing trampling of Native American archaeological sites, soil erosion and water contamination.

Over 45,000 people apply in lottery to kill bison