hiker
Coverage of hiker in the Nexus archive.
- Hiker rescued following 20 foot fall, overnight at Kapalama Trail: HFD
A hiker was rescued following a 20-foot fall and an overnight stay on Kapalama Trail. The incident was reported by the Honolulu Fire Department on July 4.
- Boyfriend desperately performed CPR on hiker killed after Florida alligator’s ‘death roll’: medical report
A Florida hiker was killed after a gator clamped onto her arm and executed a 'death roll.' Her boyfriend attempted CPR as the alligator attacked her.
- Hiker dies on 14,000-foot Colorado peak notorious for rockfall danger
A hiker died on Little Bear Peak in Colorado after falling a significant distance when a rock broke loose on the West Ridge Indirect route. Rescuers faced 60 mph winds to reach the hiker.
- Officials shut down Jefferson County park after first reported bear attack of 2026
Jefferson County officials closed a park following the first reported bear attack of 2026, which injured a hiker. Increased bear sightings in Colorado are linked to a dry and warm winter driving bears into neighborhoods in search of food.
- Lost Oregon Hiker Fell to Death From Cliff on Alaska Trail, Troopers Say
A hiker from Oregon who had reported being lost was found near Ketchikan, Alaska, after falling to his death from a cliff on the Alaska Trail, according to troopers.
- Hiker hospitalized after falling 50 feet in Griffith Park
A hiker was hospitalized after falling 50 feet in Griffith Park near the bird sanctuary. The Los Angeles Fire Department, including Air Operations, rescued the individual from the 2900 block of Vermont Canyon Road around 11:42 a.m. Sunday.
- Dramatic moment hiker saved during 7-hour rescue mission on foggy California cliffside
A hiker stranded on a cliff near San Francisco’s Land’s End was rescued after a seven-hour overnight operation. The mission faced challenges including dense fog, unstable rock, and crashing surf.
- SFFD conducts 7-hour rescue mission at Dead Man's Point
The San Francisco Fire Department conducted a 7-hour rescue mission to save a hiker stranded at Dead Man's Point in Land's End, Presidio, Friday night. Fog impaired visibility and made air rescue unsafe, complicating efforts to reach the hiker on an unstable cliff perch.
- Hiker, 18, Dies at Grand Canyon National Park Amid High Heat
An 18-year-old hiker died at Grand Canyon National Park amid high heat. The incident occurred on Bright Angel Trail on the South Rim in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona.
- Hollywood Hills hiker dies following rescue attempt
A middle-aged hiker was found dead in the Hollywood Hills on Saturday afternoon after an attempted air rescue, according to officials. The incident occurred during a rescue operation, though specific details about the cause of death were not provided.
- Hiker attacked, dragged by bear who crushed his arm in its teeth — and miraculously survives
A hiker was attacked and dragged by a bear that crushed his arm with its teeth, but he miraculously survived. The hiker expressed fear during the attack, stating 'this is it.'
- Hiker tells how grizzly bear CHARGED at him, bit his arm and DRAGGED him along trail in horror attack in Glacier National Park
A hiker in Glacier National Park was attacked by a grizzly bear, which charged, bit his arm, and dragged him along a trail. The incident is described as a horror attack involving a wild animal.
- Hiker details horrifying grizzly attack in Glacier National Park
A hiker described a horrifying grizzly bear attack in Glacier National Park, during which the bear bit their arm and dragged them. The incident is detailed in the article's title and content.
- Tragic update after hiker airlifted off Runyon Canyon in front of his young son
A hiker collapsed on a trail at Runyon Canyon in front of his young son and was airlifted to a hospital, but he later died on Sunday. The incident occurred during a hike when the hiker suddenly collapsed, leading to his death after emergency transport.
- Rescuers airlift hiker by helicopter out of Runyon Canyon; man is in grave condition
The Los Angeles Fire Department airlifted a man in grave condition from Runyon Canyon on Sunday morning. Rescuers used a helicopter to extract the hiker, highlighting the severity of his situation.
- Mt. Wilson trail hiker dies following steep ravine fall
A hiker died after falling into a steep ravine on the Mt. Wilson trail, as confirmed by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies. The incident occurred on Saturday, with authorities declaring the individual deceased following the rescue attempt.
- Hiker dies after falling on Mt. Wilson Trail in Sierra Madre
A hiker died after falling down a ravine on the Mt. Wilson Trail in Sierra Madre, prompting an investigation. Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to the scene at 2 p.m., and the trail was closed during the authorities' efforts.
- Bear charges hiker in Southern California
A bear charged a hiker in Southern California, highlighting a wildlife encounter in the region. The incident occurred in an unspecified location within the area, though details about injuries or the bear's behavior are not provided.
- Video shows black bear charging at a hiker on Mount Wilson
A video recorded on Mount Wilson in Angeles National Forest shows a black bear charging at a hiker. The incident highlights potential wildlife encounters in the area.
- Investigators solve mystery of what caused marks on neck of hiker found dead at Big Sur
Investigators have determined the cause of mysterious neck marks on a hiker found dead in Big Sur. The hiker's body was discovered in the area, and authorities have now provided an explanation for the injuries.
- Investigators solve mystery of what caused marks on neck of naked hiker found dead at Big Sur
Investigators have determined the cause of mysterious neck marks on a naked hiker found dead in Big Sur. The case, which initially raised questions, has been resolved with a confirmed explanation for the fatal injuries.
- Family's spring break hike turns into life-or-death rescue after parent falls 70 feet off Utah cliff
A parent fell 70 feet off a cliff in Utah's Pritchett Canyon during a family hike, prompting a three-hour rescue operation. The injured hiker was airlifted in critical condition, with severe fractures and potential internal injuries, while rescuers emphasized the dangers of Moab's deceptive terrain.
- Hiker survives rattlesnake bite on a Southern California trail
A hiker was bitten by a rattlesnake in Santa Barbara County over the weekend and rescued by first responders. The incident occurred on a Southern California trail, and the hiker survived the attack.