Laredo man, 68, dies after fall from Angels Landing trail at Zion National Park

A Laredo man died after falling from a popular hiking trail at Zion National Park in Utah, according to the National Park Service.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner identified him as 68-year-old Gilberto Ramos.

Ramos died following a fall reported around 2 p.m. Friday, April 17, from the chained section of the Angels Landing trail. Park rangers and local law enforcement responded after visitors reported the fall.

Ramos was later found on the north side of Angels Landing in Zion Canyon near Big Bend. Recovery operations were completed the same day, and his remains were transferred to local authorities.

The National Park Service and the Washington County Sheriff's Office are investigating the incident.

Angels Landing is one of the park's most well-known hikes, with sections less than three feet wide and chains installed to assist hikers along steep drop-offs. The National Park Service requires permits to access the trail because of safety concerns and heavy visitation.

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