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(TGA) - This is just so sad. Everyone should really think twice about trying this trail:

Zion National Park (UT)

Woman Falls To Death From Angel’s Landing Trail

Tammy Grunig, 50, of Pocatello, Idaho, and St. George, Utah, fell about a thousand feet to her death on the north side of Angel’s Landing on the afternoon of November 27th. Grunig was hiking the popular Angel’s Landing trail at the time. The call came in via St. George PD dispatch and rangers were immediately dispatched to Angel’s Landing. A ground search and rescue team was mobilized and sent to the location to search for the victim. The Angel’s Landing trail was closed for a short time during investigation and recovery operations. Grunig’s body was located and recovered by 6:30 p.m. The incident is under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Zion National Park; preliminary information suggests that this was an accidental death. [Submitted by Kevin Killian, Canyon District Ranger]
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So sad.

People need to realize that while Angel's Landing is a thrilling hike and destination, it is not without danger. Personal fitness, and responsibility are primary requirements. It's not a Disney thing. It's still a natural environment and while it is popular, it is definitely NOT for everybody.

It often gets listed as a 'Must Do' for Zion. Not so. Do only what you are comfortable and capable of doing. You can still have a memorable and life changing experience at Zion. Don't flirt with it being life ending.
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Tragic, indeed. Isn't this at least the second death due to a fall from Angel's Landing this year? I seem to remember someone posted in this forum perhaps back about August that another woman fell while hiking wiht her family (seemed to be about the time we were in Glacier). In fact, while we were in Glacier, there was a man killed when he fell several hundred feet while hiking in the Many Glacier area. Folks need to be careful. As I recall, the guy at Glacier was no novice and knew the trials well.
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