Zion National Park confirms identity of fallen Angels Landing hiker
By Eleanor Siebers
Zion National Park confirmed this morning that the body found Nov. 21 was that of 19-year-old Savannah McTague. McTague was a Xanterra concession employee from Maine working at Zion Lodge.
McTague had been out hiking on Angels Landing with two colleagues late afternoon Nov. 20. She was reported missing around 5:30 p.m. by her colleagues, who suspected she had fallen. Zion park rangers immediately began a search and rescue operation. At first light Nov. 21, McTague’s body was found beneath Angels Landing. The injuries sustained were consistent with a high-elevation fall.
Zion National Park and Washington County Sheriff’s Office are investigating. More information may become available once the investigation is complete.
“Our deepest condolences go out to the McTague family and friends,” comments Jeff Bradybaugh, superintendent of Zion National Park. “Savannah was part of the Zion family. This fatality has been especially hard on Zion Lodge and park staff.”
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