Hiker from California dies suddenly at Utah’s Zion National Park

close Video

Fox News Flash top headlines for January 27

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com.

Join Fox News for access to this content Plus get unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos and more with your free account! Please enter a valid email address. By entering your email, you are agreeing to Fox News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided.

A hiker from California died from a cardiac arrest while on a Zion National Park trail, park rangers say.

The pedestrian was a 63-year-old man from San Diego. In a statement, the National Park Service (NPS) said that they learned about an unresponsive hiker near the park’s Scout Lookout on Friday afternoon.

“Rangers immediately responded and hiked to the patient with medical equipment including an automated external defibrillator (AED) and a heart monitor,” the NPS explained.

When emergency crews arrived, they found park visitors performing CPR and other lifesaving measures.

BODY OF TENNESSEE HIKER MISSING IN SUBZERO TEMPERATURES RECOVERED BELOW 700-FOOT BLUFF 

The National Park Service said that they learned about an unresponsive hiker near the park’s Scout Lookout. (National Park Service)

“When they reached the patient, visitors with emergency medical training were performing CPR and directing other visitors who assisted,” the press release added.

Despite attempts to save the man’s life, he passed away. Over 20 workers, including paramedics and EMTs, responded to the incident.

CALIFORNIA HIKER PINNED UNDER BOULDER WEIGHING AT LEAST 6K POUNDS RESCUED AFTER 7 HOURS

Canyon Overlook at Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah.  (Josh Brasted/Getty Images)

“After nearly an hour and a half administering CPR, treatment with the AED, and checking their condition with the heart monitor, the park consulted with a doctor (medical control) and the patient was pronounced dead,” the NPS explained.

The park closed its West Rim Trail and opened it back up later Friday. The NPS is investigating the death, along with Utah’s Office of the Medical Examiner and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

CLICK TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Large rock formations in Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah. (George Frey/Getty Images)

“All of us at Zion extend our deepest condolences to this hiker’s family,” Zion National Park superintendent Jeff Bradybaugh said in a press release. “We also want to express thanks to the bystanders who assisted by performing CPR.”

Andrea Vacchiano is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. You can follow her on X at @andrea_vacch or send story tips to andrea.vacchiano@fox.com.