Numerous hikers have been caught in a rockfall north of Lake Louise with multiple people injured or killed, according to the RCMP.
At around 1:30 p.m., Lake Louise RCMP were notified that “multiple hikers” were caught in a rockfall on a trail in the Bow Lake/Bow Glacier Falls area.
RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney said the latest information available is that the incident involves “serious injuries and/or multiple fatalities,” but she didn’t have exact details as there is no cell service in the area and getting information from the scene is difficult.
Absolutely heartbreaking, and a harsh reminder that even well-established trails can have unexpected geologic hazards that we should all stay vigilent about.