The hiker, identified as Dennis Smith, of Olympia, was pronounced dead at the scene despite attempts by park staff and bystanders to resuscitate him. “Smith was attempting a Rim-to-Rim hike from the South Rim to the North Rim,” according to the news release, which added that the victim was an "experienced" hiker.

The man, identified as Dennis Smith of Olympia, Washington, died on May 15. He was an experienced hiker, according to the National Park Service.

An avid and experienced hiker from Olympia died on a Grand Canyon trail last week. The 74-year-old's death is still being investigated, but temperatures were well into the 90s and 100s.