National Park Service

Hiker instantly dies in cardiac case at Zion National Park

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SPRINGDALE, UT – A 63-year-old hiker from San Diego, California, tragically lost his life due to cardiac arrest while on a trail in Zion National Park, according to park officials. The incident occurred near the park’s Scout Lookout on a recent Friday afternoon. Upon receiving information about the unresponsive hiker, park rangers quickly responded, carrying essential medical equipment such as an automated external defibrillator (AED) and a heart monitor to the location. On their arrival, …

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Woman plummets 150 feet from cliff

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BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, NC – A tragic accident occurred near the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina when a 61-year-old woman fell from a cliff and lost her life. The National Park Service confirmed the incident, which took place at the Glassmine Falls Overlook, a popular scenic spot. The woman, identified as Nancy Sampson from Greer, South Carolina, fell approximately 150 feet down the steep cliff around midday on Saturday. The distressing news was relayed …

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Drought Reveals 3 Sets of Human Remains at The Bottom of Lake Mead

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Third set of human remains found at Lake Mead amid drought, National Park Service says – CNN A third body was found at Lake Mead Monday as the reservoir’s water levels continue to recede, according to a news release from the National Park Service. The Clark County Medical Examiner is assisting with determining the cause of death, the release said. Two sets of human remains were discovered in early May in Lake Mead. One set …

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