79-year-old man's death on Sedona hiking trail is 1 of 2 in area in past week
Two hiking-related deaths occurred in Sedona within a week, according to local fire officials.
A 79-year-old man fell just before 1 p.m. on Saturday while hiking Pyramid Trail, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office reported. The Sedona Fire Department was the first to respond and confirmed he had died at the scene.
The man was visiting Sedona from North Berwick, Maine, and was on the hike with his wife. Authorities said his fall was accidental.
In a Feb. 10 Facebook post, Sedona Fire stated there was a second death within the week, but no further information was provided.
Another man, 33-year-old Michael Jung, rented ATVs with a group out of Scottsdale. They were exploring Merry-Go-Round Rock on Feb. 3 when Jung fell 75 to 100 feet and died, according to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office. No foul play or use of substances was suspected by officials at this time.
The Fire Department encouraged hikers to take precautions and to be prepared prior to heading for a trail. Recent wet and snowy weather has made some trails more dangerous, and proper footwear, a charged cellphone and hiking companion were suggested by the department officials.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Man from North Berwick, Maine, 1 of 2 killed on Sedona hikes in 1 week
