Man, 40, dies from 150-foot fall at Zion National Park
3 months ago

Man, 40, dies from 150-foot fall at Zion National Park

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man has died after falling from a canyon in Zion National Park in Utah. The man, who was 40 according to the National Park Service but has not been publicly identified, was canyoneering with three others when he fell between 150 and 200 feet around 6pm on Saturday. Upon receiving the report of the fall, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office along with the park’s search and rescue team arrived at the scene and provided emergency medical care. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time,” Jeff Bradybaugh, Zion National Park Superintendent, said in a written statement.

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