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Banff RCMP locate overdue hiker deceased

On Aug. 27, 2023, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Banff RCMP were advised of an overdue hiker. Investigation revealed that the hikers car was parked at the Banff airstrip.
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On Aug. 27, 2023, at approximately 3:50 p.m., Banff RCMP were advised of an overdue hiker.

Investigation revealed that the hikers car was parked at the Banff airstrip.

Parks Canada was engaged and utilized their Visitor Safety Team to assist in the search.

On Aug. 28, 2023, at approximately 11 a.m., Parks Canada located a body on Cascade Mountain while doing an aerial search.

Shortly after, ground crews located the 64-year-old Calgary resident, who was unfortunately deceased.

The cause of death is not deemed to be suspicious. Condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

Alberta RCMP

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