Grand Canyon Solo Hiker Found Dead in Rugged Trail
- September 1, 2024 10:04pm
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A 60-year-old North Carolina man embarking on a solo hike in Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park has been found dead, marking the latest in a string of fatalities in the park this year.
A 60-year-old North Carolina man has been found dead in Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park, officials said Wednesday.
The backpacker, whose name was not released publicly, was located on a rugged and remote trail along the Colorado River that connects the Lower Tapeats and Deer Creek camps, the National Park Service (NPS) said.
Grand Canyon Solo Hiker Found Dead in Rugged Trail
He had set off on a solo multi-day backpacking trip from Thunder River to Deer Creek and was reported missing on Tuesday after failing to check in with a family member, according to NPS.
NPS and the Coconino County Medical Examiner are investigating the incident. No further details were immediately available.
Grand Canyon Solo Hiker Found Dead in Rugged Trail
The hiker is believed to be the sixth person to die at 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 last Sunday 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.
Grand Canyon Solo Hiker Found Dead in Rugged Trail
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 park is also facing unprecedented breaks in its only water pipeline that has forced hotels to shut down overnight stays within the park.
Grand Canyon Solo Hiker Found Dead in Rugged Trail
The associated press contributed to this report.
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