At least 16 people have died at the Grand Canyon this year, with causes ranging from boating accidents to drownings, amid warnings from park officials.
Meghan Smith, a preventive search and rescue coordinator, stated that the recent deaths should not be viewed as the norm, labeling August's fatalities an 'outlier.'
While climate change contributes to extreme weather events, climate-related deaths at the Grand Canyon should not be directly linked, according to park officials.
In August alone, five visitors died under tragic circumstances, including a BASE jump attempt and drownings, a reminder of the canyon's unpredictability.
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