A man from Texas passed away while hiking in the Grand Canyon, according to the National Park Service. They issued a warning about temperatures exceeding 110 degrees. Park rangers were notified of an unresponsive hiker on the South Kaibab Trail on Tuesday at 11:50 a.m. Bystanders performed CPR until park staff arrived, but the hiker could not be revived. The 67-year-old man, who remains unidentified, was aiming to reach the Colorado River for an overnight stay at Phantom Ranch. However, he seemed to have turned back during the hike, as per the NPS. Although the cause of death was not specified, authorities highlighted the extreme heat in the canyon. An investigation is ongoing by the NPS and Coconino County Medical Examiner. It is advised to avoid hiking the inner trails of the Grand Canyon between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to dangerously high temperatures. In the inner canyon, temperatures can surpass 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade, posing significant risks for hikers. Forecasted temperatures at Phantom Ranch are expected to reach around 113 degrees on Thursday and close to 114 degrees on Friday and Saturday, with clear and hot weather predicted. Phantom Ranch temperatures can be up to 30 degrees higher than those outside the canyon. On average, about 10 individuals lose their lives at the Grand Canyon annually, as reported by KPHO. This incident marks the second death at the park reported by the NPS this year. In May, a 74-year-old man passed away while attempting a 24-mile hike from the South Rim to the North Rim of the canyon.
