A 37-year-old backpacker died of unknown medical complications while hiking in a Michigan national park on Monday, authorities said.
The backpacker was a woman from Battle Creek, Michigan, whose family requested anonymity. She was hiking with a partner near Lake LeSage in the middle of Isle Royale when she “experienced sudden medical complications,” according to a statement from the National Park Service.
“As her condition worsened, she eventually became unable to walk, lost consciousness and stopped breathing,” the statement continued. “CPR was provided but attempts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful.”
Isle Royale National Park is on an isolated island in Lake Superior. Due to the remote location, a ranger and paramedics remained with the woman and her partner Monday night until a larger team could transport her body back to the mainland Tuesday morning, a park official told NBC News.
The officer confirmed Thursday that the investigation into his death is ongoing and no additional information is available.
According to Data from the National Park ServiceIsle Royale National Park had recorded two deaths since 2007 before this one. In the more than 420 U.S. national parks, approximately 244 deaths occur each year.
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