Woman Dies Attempting Rim-to-River Hike in Grand Canyon

An Indiana woman died while hiking in Grand Canyon National Park on May 14th
She was attempting to hike to the Colorado River and back in a day
She was found unconscious on the Bright Angel Trail above the Three-Mile Resthouse
Visitors to the inner canyon should plan for extreme heat and avoid hiking during the hottest parts of the day
Limited staff may lead to slower emergency response times.