Three Hikers Die in Grand Canyon Heat
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- Published
- June 20, 2026
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- 1:13
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- Last updated
- Jun 21, 2026
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Three hikers died tragically in the Grand Canyon this week due to heat-related illnesses, highlighting the deadly danger of hiking during extreme temperatures—over 109°F in the inner canyon. One 72-year-old man fell ill on the South Kaibab Trail; four days later, a 67-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman succumbed on the North Kaibab Trail. Despite swift …
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Three hikers died tragically in the Grand Canyon this week due to heat-related illnesses, highlighting the deadly danger of hiking during extreme temperatures—over 109°F in the inner canyon. One 72-year-old man fell ill on the South Kaibab Trail; four days later, a 67-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman succumbed on the North Kaibab Trail. Despite swift rescue efforts, all three were found deceased. Park officials urge hikers to avoid trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to prevent further tragedi
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