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A hiker was found dead on New Year’s Eve in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas.
In a statement, the National Park Service said it had been notified of an unresponsive hiker on the Guadalupe Peak Trail.
Hikers on the scene administered CPR to bystanders and notified park staff.
The agency did not provide information on the identity of the deceased.
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The gateway to the Montaña de Guadalupe National Park.
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“Guadalupe Mountains National Park staff are saddened by this loss,” Superintendent Eric Leonard said in a statement, “and our entire park community extends its deepest condolences to the hiker’s family and friends.”
At nearly 9,000 feet above sea level, Guadalupe Peak is a mountainous environment with associated hazards found nowhere else in Texas.
The Guadalupe Peak Scenic Trail in Guadalupe Mountain National Park.
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The Guadalupe Peak Trail is described as a “very strenuous” round-trip hike of 8.4 miles with an elevation gain of 3,000 feet to the top of the highest point in the state.
El Capitan prominence in Guadalupe Mountain National Park.
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The Park Service noted a high wind warning was in place there on New Year’s Eve, with wind gusts in excess of 50 miles per hour and chills well below freezing.
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“When walking in a group, stay together. When walking in strong winds, you should always be prepared to turn around. You should prioritize your own safety above all else in windy conditions. Postpone your walk if the weather is bad,” he warned. .
