A Canadian woman died while hiking a trail in Grand Canyon National Park, officials said.
Melanie Goodine, a 41-year-old woman from Ottawa, Ontario, was hiking the Bright Angel Trail, above Three-Mile Resthouse, on June 2 when the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received reports of “a hiker in distress,” the according to the National Park Service. Goodine was hiking out of the canyon after hiking to the Colorado River earlier that day.
After park officials were notified of Goodine’s condition, “she stopped responding and bystanders began CPR.” Search and rescue personnel came to the scene and tried to resuscitate Goodine, but attempts were unsuccessful and she died.
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The Bright Angel Trail is the most popular hiking trail to the Grand Canyon, according to the NPS. The trail is advertised as an “excellent first trip to the canyon”, but all trails are steep and difficult.
Hikers are advised to consult a park ranger and seek information about the condition of the inner canyon before heading to the Colorado River. It is not recommended as a day hike due to the distance, elevation changes and extreme temperature changes.
Joelle Baird, a spokesperson for Grand Canyon National Park, told CNN that the temperatures where Goodine was hiking were around 95 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. On Sunday, NPS warned that temperatures in the inner canyon could reach 106 degrees Fahrenheit.
“All visitors to Grand Canyon should ensure they drink plenty of fluids, rest in shade during the heat of the day, watch for signs of anxiety in companions, and dress appropriately for the weather, including light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. The NPS advises against to walk from the edge to the river and back in one day,” the NPS said in the statement.
The NPS and the Coconino County Medical Examiner are investigating the incident.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Canadian hiker dies in Grand Canyon after hiking along Colorado River
