Hiker dead after falling 700 feet in rock slide near Bells Canyon
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A solo hiker died after falling about 700 feet in a rock slide near Bells Canyon, east of Sandy in Salt Lake County. The hiker was ascending a rugged section when loose boulders gave way. A call for help came in, but rescuers confirmed the hiker died at the scene.
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- A solo hiker died after falling 700 feet in a rock slide near Bells Canyon. 5s
- Witnesses say rain may have loosened boulders that fell onto the hiker. 23s
- The victim was a 49-year-old male, and the fall occurred on rugged terrain. 46s
- Multiple agencies responded, and the recovery required helicopter access. 55s
- The trailhead was closed for several hours during the recovery operation. 1m 18s