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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Hiker tumbles to his tragic end at stunning Montana national park
A Utah man hiking in a national park fell to his death while traversing an off-trail climbing route in Montana. Brian Astle, 42, of Provo, was descending on a steep off-trail route above the Highline Trail on Mount Gould when he fell on Wednesday. Search and rescue crews were called to Glacier National Park around 6pm, but operations had to be postpone to make sure they could safely extract his body from the trail, the National Park Service (NPS) said. On Thursday morning, two helicopters retrieved the father-of-four's body and brought him to Apgar Horse Corral, where he was then transported to the Flathead County Coroner. 'The park extends their deepest condolences to the family and asks the public to respect the family's privacy,' NPS said in a statement. Mount Gould is nearly 10,000 feet high and is the highest point along the Garden Wall. Astle worked as a consultant for a software technology group in Salt Lake City and also sat on the board for BYU EMBA Endowment Fund, according to his LinkedIn. He was often seen on social media enjoying football games at his alma mater, BYU, with his wife and spending with his three daughters and one son. Astle worked as a consultant for a software technology group in Salt Lake City and also sat on the board for BYU EMBA Endowment Fund They often went hiking with their dad and mom, Lauren Astle. Lauren remembered her husband as a 'devoted husband, father, son, and brother,' in a Facebook post. 'Thank you for your love, support, and prayers during this difficult time,' she wrote. His funeral will be held on Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo. Daily Mail has reached out to family for comment. In May, a German tourist died in a tragic fall while hiking at one of America's beautiful national parks in Utah. Rudolf Peters, 77, from the town of Haltern am See in western Germany, lost his life on Tuesday afternoon after tumbling from the Windows Loop trail at Utah's Arches National Park. The elderly visitor had been navigating a section of the popular trail when the devastating accident occurred, according to park officials. Fellow hikers who witnessed the fall rushed to Peters' aid and immediately began performing CPR in a desperate attempt to save his life as emergency services rushed to the remote location. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Provo man dies in climbing accident in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. () — A Provo man fell to his death while climbing in Glacier National Park in Montana on Wednesday. On July 9, shortly before 6 p.m., crews received reports that Brian Astle, 42, fell while descending a steep, off-trail climbing route on Mount Gould in Montana. Two Bear Air was able to recover Astle's body on Thursday morning. Crews postponed recovering the body due to safety concerns. He was found around 10 a.m. the morning after the fall. Record-breaking 1,750 anglers complete 'Utah Cutthroat Slam' competition 'The park extends their deepest condolences to the family and asks the public to respect the family's privacy,' Glacier National Park said in a press release Friday. At 9,557 feet, Mount Gould is the highest point along the Garden Wall in Glacier National Park. It remains unclear how high up Astle was when he fell. Along with Glacier National Park officials, ALERT and the Flathead County Sheriff's Office also assisted in the recovery operation. Threats against public officials persist in year after Trump assassination attempt Butler assassination attempt proved to be turning point for Trump RSL runs unbeaten streak to four with 1-0 victory Unified Police standoff in Magna ends with surrender, suspect in custody Good news: Florida animal shelter's longest resident finds forever home Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Climber dies descending Mount Gould in Glacier National Park
Jul. 11—A Utah climber fell to his death in Glacier National Park on Wednesday evening. Officials believe that Brian Astle, 42, was descending an off-trail climbing route on the west face of Mount Gould when he fell at about 5:54 p.m., July 9. The exact location and height from which Astle fell is unknown. Rangers worked with A.L.E.R.T. and Two Bear Air to locate Astle's body that evening but were unable to complete a safe recovery until 10 a.m. the next morning. The body was transferred to the Flathead County Coroner. "An investigation is ongoing, and there is no additional information available at this time," said park officials in a July 11 statement. At 9,557 feet, Mount Gould is the highest point on the Garden Wall, making it a popular destination for the park's more adventurous clientele. The standard route up the peak's western face is rated as Class 3 by Glacier Mountaineering Society, denoting "high angle scrambling, moderate cliffs [and] considerable exertion." At least eight other people have died in climbing accidents in Glacier National Park since 2020. Astle's is the third death to occur in the park this year. Reporter Hailey Smalley may be reached at 758-4433 or hsmalley@
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Tragedy strikes at popular national park as climber meets fatal end on mountain
A rock climbing outing turned fatal for one National Park visitor after authorities say a fall resulted in his death. Officials with the National Park Service confirmed that Brian Astle, 42, of Provo, UT fell while descending a steep, off-trail climbing route from the west face of Mount Gould inside Glacier National Park on Wednesday. The accident happened just before 6 p.m. on July 9, when Glacier National Park Dispatch received a report of an individual who had fallen from Mount Gould above the Highline Trail. Park rangers worked with aerial search and rescue crews to locate Astle. However, the operation was postponed overnight to ensure Astle's body could be safely recovered. Pastor's Son Dies In Tragic Fall On Graduation Trip, Family Vows To 'Honor Him By Living Life To The Fullest' The following morning, park rangers located Astle's body and transported him to a nearby horse corral till he could be moved to the coroner's office. Read On The Fox News App Officials said an investigation is ongoing, and there is no additional information available at this time. Skier Plummets 1,000 Feet Down Mountain Mount Gould stands at 9,557 feet, making it the highest point along the Garden Wall in Glacier National Park, according to the National Park Service. "The park extends their deepest condolences to the family and asks the public to respect the family's privacy," park officials wrote in a news release. Experienced Climber Dies After 3,000-Foot Plummet From North America's Highest Peak Back in August 2024, a missing climber was found dead after disappearing from his hiking party. The National Parks Service said Grant Marcuccio, 32, of Whitefish, Montana was found dead after suffering from "traumatic injuries" from an "apparent fall." Officials said "Marcuccio separated from his party to summit McPartland Peak alone and planned to rendezvous at a designated location" but "Rangers were alerted by the hiking party that Marcuccio never made it to the rendezvous spot." Glacier National Park is known for its "beautiful glacial lakes, waterfalls, valleys, and alpine meadows," FOX Weather reports, but it can also "experience quickly changing and extreme weather." "Be aware that mountain weather is unpredictable; always be prepared for a variety of conditions," the park's website states. Fox News Digital's Greg Norman and Pilar Arias contributed to this report. Original article source: Tragedy strikes at popular national park as climber meets fatal end on mountain
Fox News
4 days ago
- Climate
- Fox News
Tragedy strikes at popular national park as climber meets fatal end on mountain
A rock climbing outing turned fatal for one National Park visitor after authorities say a fall resulted in his death. Officials with the National Park Service confirmed that Brian Astle, 42, of Provo, UT fell while descending a steep, off-trail climbing route from the west face of Mount Gould inside Glacier National Park on Wednesday. The accident happened just before 6 p.m. on July 9, when Glacier National Park Dispatch received a report of an individual who had fallen from Mount Gould above the Highline Trail. Park rangers worked with aerial search and rescue crews to locate Astle. However, the operation was postponed overnight to ensure Astle's body could be safely recovered. The following morning, park rangers located Astle's body and transported him to a nearby horse corral till he could be moved to the coroner's office. Officials said an investigation is ongoing, and there is no additional information available at this time. Mount Gould stands at 9,557 feet, making it the highest point along the Garden Wall in Glacier National Park, according to the National Park Service. "The park extends their deepest condolences to the family and asks the public to respect the family's privacy," park officials wrote in a news release. Back in August 2024, a missing climber was found dead after disappearing from his hiking party. The National Parks Service said Grant Marcuccio, 32, of Whitefish, Montana was found dead after suffering from "traumatic injuries" from an "apparent fall." Officials said "Marcuccio separated from his party to summit McPartland Peak alone and planned to rendezvous at a designated location" but "Rangers were alerted by the hiking party that Marcuccio never made it to the rendezvous spot." Glacier National Park is known for its "beautiful glacial lakes, waterfalls, valleys, and alpine meadows," FOX Weather reports, but it can also "experience quickly changing and extreme weather." "Be aware that mountain weather is unpredictable; always be prepared for a variety of conditions," the park's website states. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
