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Blue Ridge Parkway visitor from India dies after cardiac arrest on popular hiking trail

Crystal Graham
Humpback Rocks hiking trail on Blue Ridge Parkway
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A man visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway from India has died after going into cardiac arrest while hiking on the Humpback Rocks trail.

Sharath Jois, 53, of Mysore, India, died at the scene.

The incident occurred on Monday at 3:22 p.m., according to the National Park Service.

Rangers and local first responders arrived to discover other hikers providing CPR. The life-saving efforts were not successful.

No additional details have been provided at this time.

 

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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