Hiker Killed in Canada Rockslide

The accident happened near the Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park, Alberta. The location is 37km north of the ski resort of Lake Louise. Two other people have been…
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The accident happened near the Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park, Alberta.

The location is 37km north of the ski resort of Lake Louise.

Two other people have been taken to hospital and their conditions have not been released.

“Parks Canada and Royal Canadian Mounted Police, RCMP, extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased,” said the authorities in a statement.

Bow Lake is closed to all visitors and a no-fly zone has been put in place to ensure public safety and for park operations.

Heavy precipitation including snow is expected on the Icefields Parkway.