Crime & Safety
Scottsdale Hiker Found Dead In Grand Canyon
The hiker was reported overdue to return Tuesday morning and his body was found during an aerial search of Boucher Trail.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK — A Scottsdale hiker who was reported overdue Tuesday was found dead in Grand Canyon National Park, according to park officials.
Ralph Stoll, 57, was found dead about 10 a.m. Tuesday, around 200 feet below Boucher Trail, according to a news release from the park.
Stoll was reported overdue to return from his hike on Boucher Trail around 8 a.m. Tuesday. His body was found between Yuma Point and Dripping Springs during an aerial search of Boucher Trail.
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The National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating his death.
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