Hiker dies on the Grouse Grind

By Amy Judd Global News

Posted September 19, 2013 8:34 am

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LastTuesday, a 59-year-old hiker was stabbed on the BC Mountaineering Trail (BCMC), which is a popular alternative to the Grouse Grind. vancouvertrails.com

A 50-year-old man died on the Grouse Grind trail Wednesday afternoon.

Search and Rescue and emergency crews were called to the popular hiking trail after reports the man started having chest pains.

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Another group tried performing CPR on the man, but they were unable to revive him.

North Shore Search and Rescue used their long-line helicopter gear to remove the man’s body from the path.

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