Hiker Fatality in Grand Canyon had Niagara Connection

Monday, 6 June 2022 10:40

By Noelle Sinclair

41-year old woman was set to be married next month

A 41 year old Ottawa woman who has been residing in the Niagara Region has been identified as the fataility in Grand Canyon National Park.

The National Park Service (NPS) says they were alerted to a hiker in distress on the Bright Angel Trail above the Three-Mile Resthouse on Thursday, June 2nd.

The hiker became unresponsive and bystanders initiated CPR.

All attempts to resuscitate the woman were unsuccessful and she's been identified as Melanie Goodine.

An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the NPS in coordination with the Coconino Country Medical Examiner.

No other information has been released.

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Hiker Fatality in Grand Canyon had Niagara Connection

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