
A hiker was found dead on the Canyon Overlook Trail in Zion National Park on Sunday/NPS file
A 37-year-old hiker was found dead Sunday on a trail at Zion National Park in Utah.
The man's body was found on the Canyon Overlook Trail around 7 a.m. Emergency medical services from Hurricane Valley Fire and Rescue were the first on scene and pronounced the hiker dead at approximately 7:40 am.
The Zion National Park Technical Search and Rescue Team assisted with recovery efforts, and the hiker’s remains were transferred to the Washington County Medical Examiner for further examination.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was investigating the exact cause of the man’s death.