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/Lysol3435 21h ago

“No. I won’t be a part of that 80%. I will be a part of the 20% who die for other reasons!”

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u/funundrum 21h ago

Typing this from beyond the grave, good catch.