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Teen Dies After Heat-Related Illness on Grand Canyon Hike

07 June 2026 16:10

An 18-year-old man died from heat-related illness while hiking the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. - The incident occurred below Havasupai Gardens, a rest stop 3,000 feet below the South Rim.

- Rangers received a report at 1:40 p.m. on June 3, 2026, and launched a helicopter rescue.

- The teen was found 30 feet below the trail in a remote area; life-saving measures failed. - The park service warns against day hikes to the Colorado River due to extreme heat and elevation changes.

The Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the death.

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