Grand Canyon, Ariz. - On Saturday, December 8, rangers recovered a body that had been spotted by Grand Canyon National Park's helicopter pilot while flying a routine mission. The body was located below the Abyss Overlook on Hermit Road (also known as the West Rim Drive.)
After the body was discovered, two park rangers were flown in to begin their investigations and to prepare the body for transport. At that time, the body was determined to be that of a male of undetermined age. Once initial investigations were completed, the body was flown to the South Rim and transported to the Station One Ambulance Bays where it was met by the Coconino County Medical Examiner.
The identity of the deceased is not currently known. An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the National Park Service in collaboration with the Coconino County Medical Examiner.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
