ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (KUTV) — The man who fell to his death at Angel’s Landing was identified.
Gilberto Ramos, 68, of Laredo, Texas, fell from the chained section of the trail at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday.
Park rangers and local law enforcement found his body on the north side of Angels Landing in Zion Canyon near Big Bend.
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His remains were transferred to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the State of Utah Office of the Medical Examiner.
The West Rim Trail, including Scout Lookout and Angels Landing, was temporarily closed during response and recovery operations. The National Park Service and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.
Angel’s Landing will be closed from April 20 to 23 due to pre-scheduled maintenance unrelated to Friday’s incident.
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