Hiking through the Grand Canyon is exciting but a little scary. Exploring this impressive natural wonder brings with it excitement and awe. The vastness and rugged beauty of the canyon inspire and challenge those who explore its trails.
A 55-year-old man named Ranjith Varma, originally from India, died while attempting a single-day hike through the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States.
He became unresponsive while walking with six other people along the North Kaibab Trail on the northern edge of the national park.
The group’s goal was to hike from the South Rim to the North Rim in a single day, said Joelle Baird, Grand Canyon Park spokesperson.
The group aimed to undertake a challenging single-day hike from the South Rim to the North Rim using the demanding North Kaibab Trail, considered the most difficult of the Grand Canyon’s major interior trails, said Grand Canyon spokesperson Joelle Baird. . Park.
At approximately 1:55 p.m., the Regional Communications Center received an emergency call regarding a hiker in distress on the North Kaibab Trail. Tragically, shortly after the call, the hiker stopped responding.
In response, search and rescue personnel quickly mobilized by helicopter. However, they faced complications due to the steep and rocky terrain, which made it difficult to land the plane completely.
Despite his best efforts, Varma could not be resuscitated, KSL-TV reported.
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After his death, Varma’s body was taken to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office in Flagstaff. The office is now investigating the incident in collaboration with the National Park Service, as reported by news channel KTAR.
Although the precise cause of Varma’s death has not been determined, it is suspected that heat was a major factor. Joelle Baird mentioned that temperatures that particular Saturday exceeded 37.7°C inside the canyon.
(With input from PTI)
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