US Edition'Multiple hikers' injured or killed in rock slide near Bow Lake in Banff National Park, RCMP says
BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA, CANADA, JUN 19 – Two hikers died and three were injured in a rockslide caused by unstable terrain near Bow Glacier Falls, with about 15 hikers in the area during the incident, officials said.
- On June 19, a rockslide occurred in Banff National Park close to Bow Glacier Falls, resulting in injuries to several hikers and the deaths of two individuals at the location.
- The slide prompted a large emergency response involving RCMP, Lake Louise Fire Department, STARS air ambulance, Parks Canada, and visitor safety teams due to multiple serious injuries.
- Two STARS helicopters transported three injured hikers from the scene to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, and all three patients have since stabilized.
- Hiker Niclas Brundell recounted hearing a rumbling sound and witnessing a large section of the mountain break away, describing it as resembling a slab avalanche composed entirely of rock.
- Authorities closed the trail where the slide occurred and Bow Lake temporarily, urging visitors to avoid the area while search and safety operations continue to prevent further risk.
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