News Release

Body of Missing Boater Found in Colorado River at Grand Canyon

Nankoweap river mile 52.8, downstream view from River Right

USGS

News Release Date: September 10, 2024

Contact: Grand Canyon Office of Communications

On Monday, Sept. 9, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a missing boater in the area of Lower Nankoweap Camp (river mile 53.5) along the Colorado River.

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, park rangers, responding via helicopter, located a body in the Colorado River near river mile 63.5. Initial information suggests the body is that of a 71-year-old male who was reported missing.

The National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner are conducting an investigation into the incident.

No additional information is available at this time.
 

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