South Mountain fatality: New information about hiker's death - KTAR.com

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
South Mountain Park and Preserve, Mormon Trail
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Phoenix Arizona in Phoenix, Arizona: Michael Jules Goldberg, 78, was found unresponsive and later died after a medical event while hiking the Mormon Trail at South Mountain Park and Preserve in Phoenix. Rescue crews could not resuscitate him and his body was removed by helicopter.

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South Mountain fatality: New information about hiker's death - KTAR.com

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