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Mounties say hikers caught up in a rock slide in Banff National Park

Jun 19, 2025 | 4:21 PM

Banff RCMP say hikers have been caught in a rock slide in Banff National Park.

The nature and number of injuries, however, have not been determined.

On June 19, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Lake Louise RCMP was notified by Lake Louise Fire Department, of a rock slide at Bow Falls Trail, located off Hwy 93, approximately 30 km north of Highway 1.

Mounties say the initial report indicated there were multiple hikers and there may be serious injuries and/or fatalities. Parks Canada, STARS and Fire are on scene.

Police say once further information is obtained and confirmed, an update will be sent.

Temporary road closures are expected on the Icefields Parkway near Bow Lake in order to allow responders to work.

Parks Canada asks visitors to avoid the area.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 19, 2025.

(With files from rdnewsNOW)

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