India, April 22 -- A man from Texas who died after falling from one of America's most famous and difficult hiking trails has been identified, as officials continue to investigate what happened.

On April 17, 2026 at around 2pm local time, officials at Zion National Park received reports that a hiker had fallen from the chained section of the Angels Landing trail which is a steep and popular route known for its narrow paths and sharp drop-offs.

Park rangers and local police responded to the scene. The hiker was later found on the north side of Angels Landing in Zion Canyon, near an area called Big Bend. Recovery work was completed the same evening and the remains were handed over to the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Utah Offi...