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Grand Canyon Hike Organizer Violated Covid-19 Restrictions, Officials Say
Prosecutors said at least 150 people showed up, astounding rangers and overwhelming visitors who struggled to steer clear of the hikers, many of whom were not wearing masks or social distancing.
At least 100 people from 12 different states had signed up on Facebook for a one-day hike in October that was organized in violation of pandemic restrictions, officials said.Credit.Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times
May 8, 2021Updated 1:17 p.m. ET
The organizer of a Grand Canyon adventure described it as a chance to trek along the South Rim, “one of the greatest hikes in the planet.”