Colorado Man Found Dead in Grand Canyon, 7th Fatality in Park in Less Than a Month

A Colorado man on a multi-day river trip was found dead in the Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend, marking the seventh fatality in the park in less than a month. The unidentified man, 59, was discovered by members of his party near the Colorado River at Poncho's Kitchen on Sunday morning. An investigation is ongoing by the National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office.

A Colorado man on a multi-day river trip was found dead in the Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend, officials said Monday.

Colorado Man Found Dead in Grand Canyon, 7th Fatality in Park in Less Than a Month

The Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call around 5:30 a.m. from someone reporting a death at Poncho’s Kitchen, near the Colorado River, the National Parks Service said.

Park rangers responded to the scene where Patrick Horton, 59, a resident of Salida, Colorado, who was on the tenth day of a non-commercial river trip along the Colorado River, was found by members of his party, the NPS said.

Colorado Man Found Dead in Grand Canyon, 7th Fatality in Park in Less Than a Month

The National Park Service is conducting an investigation in coordination with the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office. Fox News Digital has reached out to the parks service.

No manner or cause of death was provided.

Colorado Man Found Dead in Grand Canyon, 7th Fatality in Park in Less Than a Month

Horton is believed to be the seventh person to die in the park in less than a month and the 14th this year. Park officials reported 11 fatalities in 2023 and said there are usually about 10 to 15 deaths per year.

The previous deaths include an 80-year-old man, who authorities say died in August on a commercial river trip after falling from a boat into the river near Fossil Rapid, and a 33-year-old woman who was also found that day after a flash flood swept her away while hiking Aug. 22.

A 20-year-old New Mexico woman was found Aug. 8 below Twin Overlooks; a 43-year-old Missouri man died Aug. 1 while attempting a prohibited BASE jump from Yavapai Point; and a 20-year-old North Carolina man fell to his death July 31 at the South Rim.

The body of a 60-year-old North Carolina man was found at the Grand Canyon National Park on Wednesday after he set off on the Thunder River Trail-Deer Creek loop.

The Grand Canyon is a vast and dangerous wilderness, and visitors should always be prepared for the unexpected. The National Park Service recommends that hikers carry plenty of water, wear appropriate clothing, and be aware of the weather conditions. Visitors should also be aware of the dangers of wildlife, fire, and drowning.

If you are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon, please make sure to follow all safety guidelines and be aware of the potential dangers. For more information on safety in the Grand Canyon, please visit the National Park Service website.

Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.