Zion: How did they fall?

[tanya]

How many fatalities from "falling" have occurred in Zion National Park?
A. Below is a list of fatalities from "falling" in Zion National Park, dating back to the parks establishment. The info below is incomplete. The below list includes only incidents where suspicious activity was not involved. What are the others?

Angels Landing 5
Cathedral Mountain 1
Emerald Pools 7
Lady Mountain 2+
Mt. Kinesava 1
Mt. of the Sun 1
Observation Point 2
Watchman 2
East Rim Trail 1
Checkerboard Mesa 1
Crazy Quilt Mesa 1
Deer Trap Mountain 1
Hidden Canyon 2
Canyon Overlook 2

[Sombeech]

Wow, Emerald Pools = 7?

[tanya]

Probably why there is a chain there now and signs.

I have heard the story of one boy falling, but not sure I have the details right. A boy was left behind at the Middle Pool while his mom and step dad went to the upper pool. He got too close and fell off. I think he was around 12? They sued the park even though they left him behind.

[Cosmic Kid]

I remember about 12 years ago snagging a toddler away from the edge of the cliff at Emerald Pools. Parents had gotten tired of holding him and let him wander away. Coulda been 8.

[denaliguide]

[Quote] The info below is incomplete. The below list includes only incidents where suspicious activity was not involved.[Quote]

wonder how many were pushed?

[tanya]

Welcome Cosmic kid! Good catch!


I wonder how many too!

[jman]

So, now the REAL question is how many falls have happened that DID involve "suspicious" activity?

[nelsonccc]

So, now the REAL question is how many falls have happened that DID involve "suspicious" activity?

I know of one...and she'll never bother me again!

[tanya]

:eek2::lol8:

[accadacca]

:haha:

[Campfour]

Tanya, your post says there have been 2+ fatalities on Lady Mountain. Do you happen to know if those were when the 'trail' was still set up, or since the cables, etc. have been removed?