Man falls 200 feet to his death at Zion National Park

Update, 5:14 p.m.:

ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah ( ABC4 ) — The National Park Service has released new details regarding the man who died from a fall at Zion National Park on Saturday.

The deceased — a 40-year-old man, according to NPS — was reportedly canyoneering with three others. At around 6 p.m., he fell between 150 and 200 feet.

The group was following their “permitted itinerary” through Heaps Canyon when the fall happened, officials said. On Sunday morning, two of the three remaining individuals were safely picked up by a DPS helicopter.

Zion’s search and rescue team reportedly helped the third person rappel down the canyon, reaching the ground safely at around 2:00 p.m. Sunday.

The exact cause of death is still being investigated at this time.

“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time,” said Zion National Park Superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh.

More than 50 rescuers from Zion’s search and rescue team, Springdale Police Department, Hurricane Valley Fire and Rescue, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, and Intermountain Life Flight were reportedly involved in this response.

No further information is available at this time.

Original Story:

ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah ( ABC4 ) — A man fell while canyoneering at Zion National Park on Saturday, resulting in his death, according to the National Park Service.

The man reportedly had an accidental fall near the exit of Heaps Canyon at Zion National Park. Park rescue crews and deputies with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and rendered emergency aid.

The individual was extracted via helicopter to the nearby Watchman Campground, where he then received additional medical help.

The man was pronounced dead before he could be taken to a hospital.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time.

No further information is currently available.

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