Deadly Rock Slide in Canada Claims Two Lives

(MENAFN) A devastating rock slide in one of Canada’s top tourist destinations has resulted in two fatalities, with rescue teams continuing efforts Friday to locate any further possible victims.

The incident took place on Thursday in Banff National Park, Alberta, where emergency responders initially discovered one fatality. Additionally, three individuals were evacuated via air and ground ambulances and are currently in stable condition.

Search operations resumed at dawn on Friday, leading to the recovery of a second victim.

Parks Canada announced the tragic event on its official Facebook page Thursday, stating, “Parks Canada visitor safety teams will continue search and recovery operations … to confirm that no other hikers remain missing.” The post also reassured the public that “Banff National Park remains open and safe to visit,” adding that “The Icefields Parkway (Highway 93N) remains open with intermittent, short-term traffic stoppages in the vicinity of the incident.”

The section near Bow Glacier Falls, where the rock fall took place, has been closed off to visitors.
An update on Friday clarified, “At this time, there are no additional persons reported missing and no additional unidentified vehicles at the trailhead located at Bow Lake.”

A witness described the scale of the rock fall to a Canadian broadcasting agency, saying it was enormous and “it looked like a multi-storey building.”

Banff National Park is famed for its stunning landscapes and boasts over 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) of hiking trails, drawing thousands of visitors each year.

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