Multiple individuals have died this month amid scorching temperatures in the Grand Canyon, according to the National Park Service (NPS).
“Grand Canyon National Park rangers and emergency personnel responded to two separate heat-related incidents on June 12 and June 16, resulting in three deaths,” a June 19 press release said. “In both cases, the deceased hikers were hiking trails in the Inner Canyon, where temperatures can exceed 109 F in the shade during midday hours.”
The agency indicated that one instance involved the death of one man, and in another case a man and a woman were both found dead.
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“On June 12, a 72-year-old male succumbed to symptoms of heat-related illness along the South Kaibab Trail; on June 16, a 67-yr old male and a 68-yr old female also appear to have succumbed to symptoms of heat-related illness on the North Kaibab Trail, although the investigation is still ongoing,” the NPS explained.
“Despite rapid response and aerial support, all three individuals were found deceased when responders arrived. All individuals were transported to the Coconino County Medical Examiner office,” the agency added.
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An 18-year-old hiker passed away earlier this month, according to another NPS press release.
That death also appeared to have been due to the heat.
“On June 3, 2026, at approximately 1:40 p.m., the Grand Canyon National Park Regional Communications Center received reports of an 18-year-old male experiencing heat-related symptoms below Havasupai Gardens on the Bright Angel Trail. National Park Service rangers responded and located the individual approximately 30 feet below the trail in a remote area near Garden Creek,” the agency noted. “Despite rapid response efforts by park rangers and a coordinated helicopter rescue operation, lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.”
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“The individual was on a day hike from the South Rim to the Colorado River and back via the Bright Angel Trail. The incident is under investigation in coordination with the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office,” the June 6 release noted.
