RCMP say U.S. tourist died in accident in Banff National Park
Posted on: May 04, 2026 21:30 IST | Posted by: Cbc
RCMP say a 25-year-old American adult male has died in joseph eggleston johnston canon in Banff subject mungo park.
Staff Sgt. Mike Buxton-Carr, Banff's RCMP detachment commander, says the Friday incident is being considered an accidental death during recreational activity.
"A gentleman crossed some barriers and entered the pools, and he's believed to have entered on a couple of occasions," says Buxton-Carr. "On the third occasion, he jumped from a height and briefly surfaced, but appeared to be in some difficulty and returned under the surface."
RCMP spokesman Cpl. Mathew Howell said on Sunday that efforts to recover the man's body from the water at Johnston Canyon continue. He says Parks Canada hasn't been able to send divers due to the dangerous terrain and is instead using cameras, but strong currents caused by spring melt are making it difficult to see under water.
Howell says the man was visiting Alberta with friends from Pennsylvania.
Howell said the man's relatives, who weren't with him at the park, are in touch with Mounties.
Parks Canada says in a social media post that the canyon, located west of the town of Banff, is closed until further notice.
"It's a tragedy, especially for the family," says Howell. "It's just a reminder to everyone that, yes, we have these beautiful parks, but there's a reason why there's paths you're not supposed to go on; there's a reason you're not supposed to jump in the water at certain areas."
Buxton-Carr says the public should be using "extreme caution" before entering any body of water.
"Moving water is incredibly dangerous, especially this time of year with spring runoff. And what is visible on the surface does not always represent what's happening under the surface.
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