Hiker dies in fall from remote peak in Banff National Park
Parks Canada crews recovered the body of a woman who fell while hiking in a remote area of Banff National Park.
Why it matters
The incident is a reminder of the risks associated with hiking on remote and difficult terrain in Alberta's mountain parks.
A female hiker died after falling from a remote peak in Banff National Park, according to a report from the Rocky Mountain Outlook. Her body was recovered by search and rescue personnel.
The remains were transported to Canmore before being sent on to Calgary, where the provincial medical examiner will determine the cause of death. The transfer took place Wednesday morning, July 29.
Further details about the hiker's identity, the specific peak involved, and the circumstances leading to the fall have not been released.
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