Retired professor killed in Canada national park rockfall
Published: 6/20/2025

A retired University of Alberta professor, Jutta Hinrichs, was killed in a tragic rockfall incident on the Bow Glacier Falls hiking trail in Banff National Park. The rockfall also injured three others and claimed the life of a second victim. The area has been closed, and rescue efforts halted as officials believe all individuals are accounted for. This rare and unpredictable event has deeply affected the community, with condolences and support extended by both the University of Alberta and the Canadian Prime Minister.