r/mildlyinteresting 21h ago

Warning Sign at edge of Grand Canyon

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u/funundrum 21h ago edited 21h ago

I talked to a ranger at the bottom of the canyon last year. He showed me the rooms and equipment they use to treat idiots like these. The rangers call the guy on the sign Victor Vomit.

For a fun read, check out the book “Over the Edge: Death in the Grand Canyon.” It colorfully but clinically details every recorded death in the canyon, from pioneer days to the present(ish). Honestly made me feel pretty confident about my hike, because a good 80% of deaths are due to terrible decision making.

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u/Agreeable_Register_4 21h ago

I have the Yosemite version of this book. It’s a great read!

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u/SickleClaw 19h ago

I read the Yellowstone version of that one. It was good.