77-year-old tourist dies after falling in Arches National Park
- A 77-year-old German tourist named Rudolf Peters died after falling while hiking at Arches National Park on Tuesday.
- Peters fell on a rough part of The Windows Loop trail, and authorities reported the incident and death on Wednesday.
- Bystanders started CPR immediately, and rangers, sheriff's deputies, and emergency medical personnel responded, but resuscitation failed.
- The National Park Service and Grand County Sheriff's Office are investigating the cause, which remains unclear, while reminding visitors to consider uneven terrain, weather, and health before hiking.
- This incident highlights the park's risks and has prompted officials to reinforce safety messages for visitors navigating Arches' challenging natural features.
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77-year-old German tourist dies while hiking in Arches National Park
A 77-year-old man from Germany died while hiking at Arches National Park in Utah, according to National Park officials. According to the National Park Service, the incident occurred on Tuesday on the primitive section of The Windows Loop trail. Bystanders reported that the man had fallen and initiated CPR before emergency responders arrived. Rangers from the National Park Service responded along with personnel from the Grand County Sheriff’s Dep…
German tourist, 77, dies after fall at Arches National Park
MOAB, Utah, May 7, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — A tourist from Germany died on Tuesday after a fall in Arches National Park. “National Park Service rangers responded to reports that a man had fallen while hiking on the primitive section of the Windows Loop trail,” says a news release from Arches National Park. “Bystanders initiated CPR before rangers arrived on scene.” Personnel from Grand County Sheriff’s Department, Grand County EMS, and Classic Ai…


German visitor dies during hike at Arches
A 77-year-old German man died Tuesday, May 6, after falling while hiking a primitive section of the Windows Loop trail at Arches National Park, according to a statement from Karen Henker, public information officer for the Southeast Utah Group of National Parks and Monuments.
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