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2 killed in Banff rockfall

CBC Canada · 13 days ago
CBC Canada
CBC Canada
13 days ago

Parks Canada and the RCMP have confirmed a second body has been found after Thursday’s rockfall in Banff National Park. Officials have also identified the first victim as 70-year-old Calgary woman, Jutta Hinrichs.

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  • Two hikers were killed and three others hospitalized after a rockfall on the Bow Glacier Falls trail in Banff National Park. 17s
  • The first victim identified was 70-year-old Jutta Hinrichs, a retired occupational therapist from Calgary. 50s
  • The search and recovery operation was dangerous due to unstable debris, and the area remains closed for safety assessment. 33s
  • Officials described the rockfall as extremely rare, unpredictable, and unpreventable. 22s
  • Experts suggest that glacial retreat may increase rockfall risks and recommend enhanced monitoring and technology for prevention. 3m 35s
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