On May 15, a hiker was reported unresponsive on the North Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received the report around 4:45 p.m., with the incident occurring approximately half a mile below the North Kaibab Trailhead.
Despite immediate efforts by bystanders and National Park Service (NPS) personnel to resuscitate the individual, the hiker was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. The deceased has been identified as 74-year-old Dennis Smith, a resident of Olympia, Washington.
The NPS is currently conducting an investigation into the incident. More information will be released as it becomes available. As always, the NPS reminds hikers to be cautious and prepared when embarking on trails within the national park.