PICTURED: Dad, 52, and daughter, 23, who died on hike in Utah after making shocking mistake
The identities of the Wisconsin father and daughter who tragically died after making a shocking mistake while hiking in Utah have been revealed.
San Juan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on monday afternoon that Albino Herrera, 52, and his daughter, Beatriz Herrera, 23, of Green Bay, were found dead Friday in Canyonlands National Park.
According to officials, the air temperature at the time of the unfortunate incident was above 38°C.
Albino, the owner of El Sarape, a popular Green Bay restaurant, and Beatriz were hiking the Syncline Loop Trail, “the most challenging trail in the Island in the Sky district,” when they became lost and ran out of water, the National Park Service reported Sunday.
San Juan County police received a 911 text from someone at the national park, but when the search team arrived, the father and daughter were dead.
Albino Herrera, 52, and his daughter, Beatriz Herrera, 23, of Green Bay, were found dead Friday in Canyonlands National Park. (Pictured: The couple in the July 3 photo)
According to officials, the air temperature at the time of the unfortunate incident was over 38°C (100°F). (Photo: Canyonlands National Park)
“Due to the remote area and rugged terrain, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office worked with the Department of Public Safety’s helicopter team to rescue the deceased in the early morning hours of July 13,” police said.
The department said the hiker’s bodies have been turned over to the State Medical Examiner’s Office.
On July 3, it appeared that father and daughter were on a trip, as Albino posted an adorable photo of them standing in front of a rocky backdrop, similar to a park in Utah.
In June, around Father’s Day, he posted a photo of them wearing helmets, with Beatriz smiling broadly for the camera.
The two seemed to spend a lot of time together and often attended Green Bay Packers football games together.
The deaths of the father and daughter are being investigated by the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and the National Park Service.
In June, around Father’s Day, Albino posted a photo of them wearing helmets while Beatriz smiled broadly for the camera
“While temperatures will remain high this summer, park visitors are advised to carry and drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous exercise during the midday heat,” the National Park Service said.
The Syncline Loop Trail requires hikers to climb and navigate rock fields and steep zigzag paths.
The trail is 8.1 miles long and has an elevation gain of 1,500 feet, according to the National Park ServiceThe walk takes about five to seven hours.
The agency has advised hikers to prepare well for the perilous trek by carrying necessary supplies, including at least four liters of water, snacks, headlamps, flashlights, maps and “sturdy shoes.”
They also warn hikers to be prepared for all weather conditions, including sun, rain, cold and extreme heat.
According to the Santa Clara-Ivins Department of Public Safety, another person died Saturday night due to the sweltering heat.
The department received a report that two people were experiencing a heat-related incident at Snow Canyon State Park, about a five-hour drive from Canyonlands National Park.
Multiple agencies arrived on the scene and quickly rescued the two, but a passerby soon reported that a third person was unconscious nearby. Fox 13 reported.
San Juan County Dispatch received a 911 text from someone at the national park, but when a search team arrived, the father and daughter were dead. (Photo: Albino and Beatriz in 2022)
Albino, the owner of El Sarape, a popular restaurant in Green Bay (pictured), and Beatriz were hiking the Syncline Loop Trail when they got lost and ran out of water
Upon arrival, search teams found the person, a 30-year-old, unknown woman, dead.
On June 29, a 69-year-old Texas man was found dead on a popular hiking trail in the Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon dispatch center received a report around 7 p.m. that Sims had been found semi-conscious on the canyon’s River Trail, a path that runs for more than two miles along the Colorado River.
Officials said he was headed to Phantom Ranch, where he planned to spend the night.
Three National Park Service emergency responders rushed from Phantom Ranch to the hiker’s location, while bystanders performed CPR on Sims.
Unfortunately, all attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. The Park Service warned authorities of extreme heat while hiking, especially on the particular trail Sims was on.