Jun 20, 2025 4:54 PM - The Canadian Press
Hiker dies in rock slide in Alberta's Banff National Park
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The accident occurred near Bow Glacier Falls at around 1 p.m. Thursday, according to Parks Canada.(Photo: The Canadian Press)
A hiker has died and three others were injured in a rock slide in Alberta's Banff National Park. The accident occurred near Bow Glacier Falls at around 1 p.m. Thursday, according to Parks Canada.
Police issued an evening update saying that there were other hikers present, of whom four were victims and the search for the others is ongoing.
Banff and Jasper National Park security teams were on the scene at around 1:30 p.m. A STARS air ambulance was dispatched from Calgary and Edmonton. At around 9 p.m., it was reported that one person had died.
Highway 93N near the park was closed for a long time. People have been urged to stay away from the area. Premier Daniel Smith has expressed his condolences over the accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
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A second body has been recovered after a rockfall in Banff National Park. The slide occurred yesterday afternoon at Bow Glacier Fallson a popular hiking trail.
R-C-M-P and Parks Canada are continuing their search after two people were killed and three more were injured in the rockfall.
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