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Illinois man dies during hike in Grand Canyon National Park

Illinois man dies during hike in Grand Canyon National Park

Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT   An Illinois man died during a hike in Grand Canyon National Park, authorities said Wednesday. Park officials said 60-year-old William Smith of Oswego was hiking out of the canyon on Tuesday after completing a day hike to Ooh Ahh Point about one mile down the South Kaibab Trail when he collapsed. Bystanders started CPR on Smith and National Park Service emergency medical personnel responded and assisted with resuscitation efforts. But park officials said all attempts to resuscitate the Smith were unsuccessful.  An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Park Service in coordination…
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