BREAKING Second hiker found dead after going missing inside southern Utah slot canyon
The Kane County Sheriff's Office announced they had located the body of the second hiker in Buckskin Gulch. It's not known where the unidentified man was found inside the canyon.A helicopter crew sent to the canyon was able to spot debris, and they eventually located one person in the group and extricated them from the canyon. The man was severely cold and was transported to a local hospital.Slot canyon helicopter rescue Crews continued to search for the other two men until about 4 a.m.
At over 20 miles, Buckskin Gulch is considered to be one of the most dangerous slot canyons in the U.S., with very few access or extraction points along the route.Buckskin Gulch Conditions Flooding has been a major concern heading into the spring after the enormous snowpack the state has received this winter. Utah slot canyons can quickly fill with floodwaters, creating dangerous conditions for those hiking inside.
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