Grand Canyon National Park

Hiker Found Dead in Grand Canyon National Park

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The body of a 60-year-old man from North Carolina, who was reported missing on Tuesday, has been found in Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. The man, whose identity and hometown have not been disclosed by the National Park Service, was discovered on Wednesday morning near the Thunder River Trail. The man had embarked on a solo, multi-day backpacking journey from Thunder River to Deer Creek. This trail is known as one of the park’s most …

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Injured Hiker Rescued After Being Left Alone by Friends at Grand Canyon

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A 63-year-old man, who was left behind by his friends after sustaining a shoulder injury during a hike, was rescued on Friday at the Grand Canyon National Park. The group of five had been on a backpacking trip along the North Rim of the park, specifically the Kanab Creek area, when the unfortunate incident occurred. The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team received a distress call around 6 p.m. from an individual using …

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