Rockslide Kills One, Injures Three at Banff National Park

A deadly rockslide occurred near Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park, Canada, on June 19, 2025, resulting in one confirmed fatality and three injured hikers. The rockfall, which struck while approximately 15 to 20 people were nearby, triggered a massive descending shelf of stone and a large dust cloud, prompting immediate rescue efforts involving helicopters and ground ambulances. Rescuers, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Parks Canada, have been conducting search and recovery operations with drones and dogs, continuing into the following day to locate any additional missing hikers. The affected area, including Bow Lake, was temporarily closed with a no-fly zone established to facilitate rescue work, while the park and Icefields Parkway remain open with traffic advisories near the site. Eyewitness accounts describe a sudden and overwhelming event that forced hikers to sprint to safety as the mountainside collapsed. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed condolences to the victims' families and emphasized the tragedy's impact on the community.