Tragic Fall: College Student Dies at Grand Canyon

Tragedy struck at Grand Canyon National Park as Abel Joseph Mejia fell 400 feet to his death while hiking off-trail. This heartbreaking incident highlights the extreme dangers associated with straying from designated paths. Join us as we explore the risky reality of off-trail hiking and discuss the increasing trend of fatal falls in national parks. Our thoughts are with Mejia’s family and all those affected by such devastating accidents. Please stay safe and stick to the trails.