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“Canyoneering solo always carries greater risk, but for a very competent canyoneer, Mystery Canyon is a mild solo,” Tom continued.
Instagram; pictured above Cassy snaps a selfie while canyoneering
“Getting your rope stuck can happen to any of us. Ascending a stuck rope is a risky endeavor, only to be undertaken when all other options have been exhausted. In a trade route canyon, waiting for the next party to show up is often a good choice.”
Facebook; pictured above is part of Tom’s post
Although Zion National Park did not name Cassy, they reported that they recovered the body of a 26-year-old woman in Mystery Canyon on June 6th after some people in the park came across her.
She had “fallen 50 to 80 feet” and had “sustained injuries consistent with a high elevation fall.”
Zion National Park; pictured above is a press release regarding Cassy’s tragic death
