A 37-year-old Battle Creek woman died while hiking near Lake LeSage at Isle Royale National Park late Monday, according to a press release from the National Park Service.
The woman was hiking with her partner when she experienced sudden, onset medical complications. As her condition deteriorated, she was eventually unable to walk, lost consciousness, and stopped breathing, according to the release. Attempts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful.
Other backpackers in the area were able to contact Michigan State Police through a delayed 911 text. That information was then relayed to a National Park Service dispatch center. Park ranger/EMTs located and stayed with the party Monday evening. A crew of Isle Royale staff responded to transport the party from the remote location early Tuesday.
“The Isle Royale community extends their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” the release states.
An investigation is ongoing.
This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Battle Creek woman dies while hiking at Isle Royale National Park
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