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A study analyzing data over a 10-year period determined which park was the most dangerous and which cause of death was most common. J.D. Simkins – January 20, 2021 | Updated January 27, 2021
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Our nationâs national parks make for the perfect escape from the redundancy of our 9 to 5 jobs, the crawl of dense traffic, and the myriad stresses elicited by the almighty dollar. And yet, while these escapes certainly allow for rejuvenation, the importance of planning ahead for safety precautions cannot be overstated.
Jaiquan Carter, 23, from Phoenix, died Tuesday in the park
He fell from the popular South Kaibab Trail and landed above the Black Bridge
Incident unfolded when Carter was day hiking along the trail, authorities said
An investigation has been launched by the National Park Service in partnership with the Coconino County Medical Examiner s Office
His death comes just six months after a 49-year-old woman died from heat exhaustion while hiking along the same trail in June
In July another woman died when she fell 100 feet from another park trail