American tourist dies after jumping into Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park

From Global News.

RCMP are urging safety after a recent increase in rescue operations in Banff National Park, including the death of a tourist visiting from the United States.

On May 1, police say they received a call that someone had jumped into the rapids about 40 feet below Johnston Canyon and “never resurfaced.”

A search was launched for the 25-year-old man who was visiting from Pennsylvania, with RCMP leading the investigation and Parks Canada also involved.

Drew Stremick has more.

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