71-year-old found dead in Colorado River at Grand Canyon National Park; 16th fatality this year.
A 71-year-old man was found dead in the Colorado River at Grand Canyon National Park, marking the 16th fatality this year. He had gone missing during a private boat trip near Lower Nankoweap Camp, and search teams located his body 10 miles downstream. The National Park Service and Coconino County Medical Examiner are investigating the incident, alongside another recent death of a 59-year-old man found on a rafting trip. The park typically sees 10-15 deaths annually.
September 10, 2024
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