Tragic Fall: Man Plunges 130 Feet to Death at Grand Canyon
A tragic incident occurred at the Grand Canyon on Thursday when a 65-year-old man fell 130 feet to his death. This unfortunate event took place around 2 p.m., prompting a swift response from local authorities.
Incident Details
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call to assist the Hualapai Nation at Guano Point. Upon arrival, they discovered that the victim had slipped and fallen over the edge of the canyon.
Recovery Efforts
Search and Rescue teams promptly located the man approximately 130 feet below on a scree pile. A scree pile consists of loose, broken rock fragments that accumulate at the base of cliffs.
- Time of the incident: 2 p.m. on Thursday
- Age of the victim: 65 years
- Height of the fall: 130 feet
The Hualapai Tribal Police Department, Hualapai Nation Fire, and Grand Canyon West Security were also involved in the recovery operation. Technical rescue teams constructed a specialized lowering-and-raising system to retrieve the body effectively.
Aftermath
Once the recovery was complete, the man’s body was transported to the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination. Authorities have not yet released his identity.
Images from the response teams’ efforts have been shared by the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, showcasing the challenging conditions faced during the operation.
