News Release

Hiker Fatality along Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park

The Devil's Corkscrew on the Bright Angel Trail, located approximately six miles from the South Rim.

NPS Photo

News Release Date: February 21, 2023

Contact: Grand Canyon Office of Communications, 928-606-3154

Grand Canyon, AZ- On February 17 at approximately 3 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report an unresponsive hiker on the Bright Angel Trail below Havasupai Gardens.

National Park Service (NPS) search and rescue personnel arrived on scene at approximately 3:30 p.m. and pronounced the individual deceased. The victim is described as a 56-year-old male from Pewaukee, Wisconsin who was attempting a day hike to the Colorado River and back.

An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the NPS in coordination with the Coconino County Medical Examiner. No additional information is available at this time.
 

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