56-year-old man dies on hiking trail at Arches National Park, NPS officials say
A 56-year-old man died at Arches National Park in Utah on Sunday, park officials announced this week.
Despite efforts to save him, the man, who was not identified by name, died at the park’s Devils Garden Trail, according to a Monday news release.
National Park Service rangers had “responded to a report of CPR in progress” at the hiking trail, the park said. Officials from the Grand County Sheriff’s Department, Grand County EMS and Classic Air Medical also responded to the scene.
But resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful – and the man died at the scene, the NPS said.
No further details about the Sunday death were provided by the park. USA TODAY reached out to Arches National Park for further information Wednesday morning.
Fatalities at Arches National Park have been reported before. Last month, a 71-year-old man died while hiking with his wife and son, the park said, and several additional deaths have been reported over recent years.
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According to the National Park Service, park rangers also “respond to hundreds of search or rescue incidents” in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks every year.
Among safety guidelines, park officials urge visitors to plan ahead, be weary of weather conditions and extreme temperatures, stay hydrated, hike with companions and rest often.
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