Calgary, Alberta — Falling rocks struck individuals on a mountain climbing path in Banff Nationwide Park within the Canadian Rockies, killing one and injuring three others Thursday.
Rescuers had rushed to the park within the afternoon after receiving stories {that a} group of hikers had been struck by the rockslide. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Parks Canada later confirmed one died and three have been injured close to Bow Glacier Falls.
Larry MacDougal / The Canadian Press through AP
The positioning is north of Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway, about 124 miles northwest of Calgary. It’s additionally about 85 miles from the location of the Group of Seven summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta, this week.
STARS Air Ambulance spokeswoman Kate Langille earlier mentioned two of its models have been deployed round 2 p.m.
Parks Canada has requested guests to keep away from the world.
The Bow Glacier Falls mountain climbing path is a 6-mile route alongside the sides of Bow Lake. It’s thought of a path of average issue for hikers and day-trippers, together with households.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith mentioned she was deeply saddened. “We are thinking of all those involved and wishing for their safety as we await further details,” she mentioned in a submit on social media platform X.
