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New Hampshire man dies while rappelling near Zion National Park

Related Topics: Zion National Park, Abseiling

The victim’s name has not yet been disclosed. He was hiking with four of his siblings, according to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. They planned on hiking down Englestead Hollow, which includes a series of rappels, and then through the Narrows into Zion National Park.

The Kane County dispatch was notified about 11 a.m. The accident occurred on the first rappel of about 300 feet. The man lost control and reportedly fell at least 80 feet.

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