CALGARY – A popular hiking trail in Banff National Park has reopened after a boy was seriously injured in a tragic accident earlier this month.
The 12-year-old was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition after being hit by a falling tree in Johnston Canyon on July 9.
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Parks Canada closed the trail immediately to complete a hazardous tree assessment.
On Wednesday, officials announced the trail had been reopened following repairs to the trail, railings and boardwalk.
Public Relations and Communications Officer Christina Tricomi said more than 20 trees had been removed after they were deemed a hazard.
– With files from David Boushy
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