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Fatal heat? Man dies trekking in Grand Canyon as authorities warn of "extremely hazardous conditions for hikers"

By Alex Foxfield published

After a 67-year-old hiker dies in the Grand Canyon, authorities warns of heat-related illness due to daytime temperatures in excess of 120°F

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"Efforts to assist hikers may be delayed due to limited staff" - Grand Canyon trekkers warned not to rely on rescue teams after 74-year-old dies attempting 24-mile walk in extreme heat

By Will Symons published

The National Park Service has suffered thousands of job cuts to crucial services like search and rescue

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Popular Grand Canyon trails reopen after a poisonous gas leak at a source for drinking water forced closures

By Will Symons published

The Grand Canyon's three Inner Corridor trails had to be shut after workers discovered dangerous chlorine gas at the Roaring Springs waterfall

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Hikers at horseshoe bend grand canyon

Hiker narrowly avoids tragedy at Grand Canyon after stepping off rim while taking photos

By Cat Ellis published

Several other visitors have died in similar circumstances

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Grand Canyon at sunset

"This is hard to watch" – tourists clamber onto Grand Canyon rim for photos

By Cat Ellis published

None of the visitors even turned to appreciate the view

National Parks & Monuments
The grand canyon at sunset

Boy falls into Grand Canyon trying to move out of the way of tourist photo op

By Julia Clarke published

A 13-year-old boy fell 100 feet trying to move out of the way so another tourist could take photos

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The grand canyon at sunset

Best hikes in Grand Canyon National Park: one of the world's natural wonders

By Julia Clarke published

The best hikes in Grand Canyon National Park cover short rim strolls and epic descents to take in the splendor of this geological marvel

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