Environmental Policy

Tragedy in Banff: Second Victim Found After Massive Rockfall Exposes Safety Gaps on Popular Hiking Trail

By National Security Desk | June 20, 2025

Following a deadly rockslide near Banff National Park, the discovery of a second victim underscores critical concerns over trail safety protocols and emergency preparedness in one of Canada’s most visited natural areas.

A devastating rockfall struck a well-traveled hiking route near Banff National Park, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including retired educator Jutta Hinrichs. The tragic event raises urgent questions about the adequacy of safety measures and risk management on popular outdoor trails that attract countless tourists and families.The massive landslide occurred Thursday afternoon near Bow Lake along the Icefields Parkway, an area known for its breathtaking scenery but also for limited cellular connectivity, hampering timely emergency response efforts. Despite warnings from local guide Niclas Brundell, who witnessed early signs of instability moments before the collapse, authorities were unable to...

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