Grand Canyon tragedies: It's been a deadly year at the Arizona landmark
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. (Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - Every year, millions of people visit the Grand Canyon National Park, and so far in 2024, there have been multiple tragedies at the Arizona landmark.
Here's a look at the deadly incidents that have happened this year at the Grand Canyon.
Aug. 29
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Man dead along Grand Canyon trail: National Park Service
National Park Service officials say a 60-year-old North Carolina man was found dead along a trail route that connects the Lower Tapeats Camp and Deer Creek Camp in the Grand Canyon area. This is the latest in a number of deadly incidents at the Grand Canyon area this year.
Aug. 25
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Man dies after boat flips on Colorado River in Grand Canyon
An 80-year-old man is dead after his boat flipped near Fossil Rapid on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, officials said.
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Chenoa Nickerson: Gilbert woman's body found days after being swept away by Havasu Creek flooding
The body of missing hiker and Gilbert woman, Chenoa Nickerson, was found following flash flooding that took over Havasu Creek.
Aug. 6
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Missing New Mexico woman found dead at Grand Canyon
The body of a missing New Mexico woman has been recovered at the Grand Canyon following a multi-day search, officials said.
Aug. 1
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BASE jumper dies at Grand Canyon
A person died while attempting a BASE jump at the Grand Canyon, marking the second deadly incident this week at the national park, officials said.
July 31
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Family mourns young man who died at the Grand Canyon: 'Shock and denial'
Two people died at the Grand Canyon in a two-day span – we're learning a bit more about one of them as his family mourns his death.
July 7
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Texas man dies on Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon
A 50-year-old Texas man died while hiking along Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon, officials said.
June 29
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Texas hiker dies in Grand Canyon
A 69-year-old man from Austin, Texas died while hiking in the Grand Canyon, officials said.
June 16
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Hiker found dead in Grand Canyon
A 41-year-old man who was hiking in the Grand Canyon was found dead on Bright Angel Trail, the National Park Service said.
May 10
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Body found in Grand Canyon believed to be missing New Mexico man
A body that was found on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon is believed to be that of a missing New Mexico man who may have tried to travel down the river with his dog on a self-made raft.