About This BlogEvery year, park rangers and search and rescue (SAR) personnel respond to approximately 250 emergency incidents in Zion National Park. In an effort to prevent these emergencies, the park will post certain incidents on this blog with the hope that everyone can learn from these experiences.
Lost Climber on Johnson Mountain
July 22, 2016
The reporting party (RP) had not been climbing, but had received multiple texts messages from the subject saying he was in need of help. Rangers were able to meet with the RP and make contact with the subject via text message, but communication was difficult due to poor service in the area. Climbers Lost on Mount Kinesava
July 22, 2016
A group of three hikers who were lost on Mount Kinesava. They had run out of water and needed assistance finding the trail off the mountain. Fatality on Moonlight Buttress
May 14, 2016
On the afternoon of March 9, 2016 two climbers on the Moonlight Buttress Route saw an individual fall from above them. The climbers stopped, descended the route and reported the incident to Dispatch. |
Last updated: June 30, 2019