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Woman dies hiking in Grand Canyon amid triple-digit temperatures: National Park Service

Tuesday, July 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A woman was pronounced dead early Monday morning after becoming unconscious during a hike in the Grand Canyon as temperatures reached triple digits, officials said.On Sunday at approximately 6:30 p.m., a U.S. park ranger received a report about a hiker who... Read More.

Father falls to his death in front of wife and five children on Oregon hiking trail

Monday, July 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 40-year-old hiker was killed over the weekend when he slipped and plummeted down the side of a mountain in front of his wife and five children near Oregon's Multnomah Falls, officials said.The hiking trail tragedy unfolded about 2 p.m. Saturday... Read More.

Remains of actor Julian Sands found after he disappeared while hiking in January

Tuesday, June 27 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The remains of Julian Sands have been found after the British actor was reported missing in the mountains of Southern California earlier this year, authorities said.The 65-year-old Los Angeles resident disappeared while hiking Mount Baldy, the highest peak among the San Gabriel... Read More.

Remains found near hiking area where British actor Julian Sands went missing, sheriff says

Monday, June 26 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Unidentified human remains were discovered by hikers in the Mount Baldy Wilderness Area in California on Saturday morning, the San Bernardino County Sheriff said.The remains were discovered near where British actor Julian Sands went missing in January.Hikers discovered the remains at... Read More.

Man accused of stabbing woman on hiking trail pleads not guilty to murder

Wednesday, May 24 by ABC News

(PHOENIX) -- A man accused of fatally stabbing a woman hiking on a desert trail in Phoenix last month in an apparently random attack has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.Zion William Teasley, 22, appeared in court for an arraignment hearing Tuesday following his... Read More.

Woman killed on hiking trail was stabbed 15 times: Court documents

Friday, May 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A 29-year-old woman who was killed while hiking on a Phoenix trail last week was stabbed 15 times, according to court documents.Lauren Heike was found dead in a desert area around 10:30 a.m. local time Saturday -- about 24 hours after the... Read More.

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy acquires land to expand Dutch Hill Forest area

Friday, November 11 by Louise Bennett

PITTSBURGH – The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has acquired 140 acres along the Clarion River in Jefferson County, expanding the Dutch Hill Forest area.This means more public land will be available for hiking, fishing, birding and hunting.The Dutch Hill Forest area now includes 630 acres spanning... Read More.

Here’s what to know about hiking safety in the heat

Thursday, September 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As excessive heat continues to grip the West Coast, people are at a higher risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses, officials warn.Temperatures in Livermore, California, reached 116 degrees on Monday, the highest temperature ever recorded in the Bay Area, according to the... Read More.

22-year-old man dies from suspected heat exhaustion while hiking in Badlands

Saturday, July 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 22-year-old man hiking in South Dakota's Badlands National Park during extreme temperatures died after running out of water, authorities said.Maxwell Right, of St. Louis, was following an unmarked trail with a friend when he collapsed Wednesday and died of suspected heat... Read More.

Woman dies on Texas national park trail while hiking with family

Thursday, March 31 by ABC News

(ALPINE, Texas) -- A woman died while visiting a Texas national park with her family Monday as hot temperatures arrived in the area.Big Bend National Park officials said they received a call around 4:20 p.m. requesting help near the Hot Springs Canyon Trail. When... Read More.

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