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Grand Canyon Rangers Recover Body from below South Rim

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Date: December 10, 2012
Contact: Shannan Marcak, 928-638-7958

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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Did You Know?

THE INNER GORGE OF THE GRAND CANYON, 1200 feet (366m)

Within the Grand Canyon, the rugged, V-shaped Inner Gorge rises darkly from the Colorado River. The broad shelf above it is the Tonto Platform, which spreads like a green blanket across both sides of the canyon. The Inner Gorge achieves a depth of over 1200 feet (366m)