Key takeaways:
- Grand Canyon National Park officials reported the death of a 55-year-old man from Manassas, Virginia, who had been attempting to hike from the South Rim to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in a single day.
- Park officials recommend that visitors plan their hikes carefully, and be aware of their own physical limitations. They also advise hikers to bring plenty of water and food, and to check the weather forecast before setting out.
- The cause of death is still under investigation.
On Monday, Grand Canyon National Park officials reported that a 55-year-old man from Manassas, Virginia, had died while attempting to hike from the South Rim to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in a single day.
Ranjith Varma had been reported in distress on the North Kaibab Trail, about one mile south of Cottonwood Campground, at around 2 p.m. on Saturday. Bystanders and rangers both attempted to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful.
The South Rim to North Rim trek is a 21-mile journey that can take 12 to 15 hours to complete. Varma had been located toward the end of the trek when he became unresponsive.
Grand Canyon National Park officials have not released any further information about the incident, and the cause of death is still under investigation.
Varma’s death serves as a reminder of the dangers of hiking in the Grand Canyon. Park officials recommend that visitors plan their hikes carefully, and be aware of their own physical limitations. They also advise hikers to bring plenty of water and food, and to check the weather forecast before setting out.
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