Hiker found dead after a possible fall on the path on Zion National Park in Utah

A hiker was found dead on a rock path in the Zion National Park On Sunday, local officials said.

The 37 -year -old hiker, that the authorities have not identified, probably fell to his death as he walked along the baron -long cannon path at some point before 7 am, when park officials received a report on man, According to man, according to man, according to man, according to man, according to man, according to man. Washington County Sheriff Office.

The remains of hikers were transferred to the Forensic doctor to determine the exact cause of death, the National Parks Service said.

Park Rangers temporarily closed Canyon’s Overlook path for research. The NPS describes the path as “moderate” and has a rocky and unequal path with long falls, but is close.

With millions of visitors every year, deaths in Zion National Park are rare.

NPS data show that falls are the main cause of death in the Utah park. However, hiking deaths remain behind cannon deaths.

In 2022A 26 -year -old woman who was alone in Canyoneering died after falling in the park.