News Release

Missing Person Recovered Below the Rim Along Desert View Drive

Recovery mission at Twin Overlooks, August 7, 2024

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News Release Date: August 8, 2024

On Tuesday, August 6, National Park Service personnel located a body below Twin Overlooks along Desert View Drive following a multi-day search.

Park rangers recovered the body which was located approximately 150 ft. below the rim. The body was transported to the rim and transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office. The individual was identified as Leticia A. Castillo, 20, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

Castillo was believed to have entered Grand Canyon on or around August 3, 2024. An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner.  

No additional information is available at this time.

Since July 31, the Grand Canyon Search and Rescue team has handled three technical rescue recoveries. Despite facing inclement weather and hazardous terrain, the team has undertaken significant risks to complete these missions.

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