Crime & Safety
Body Of California Man, 20, Found In Grand Canyon: Report
He was found along with car parts, Fox 2 KTVU reported.
GRAND CANYON, AZ — The body of a 20-year-old California man was found by search crews in Grand Canyon National Park, KTVU Fox 2 reported.
The man, who has not been named, was found along with car parts east of Yavapai Geology Museum on Feb. 10, after park staffers responded to the area over a report about a broken rock wall and scattered car parts at about 8 a.m., according to the outlet.
An aerial search was undertaken by Grand Canyon Aviation and a vehicle and a body were found about 1,000 feet below the rim, The Arizona Republic reported.
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Officials said the investigation is ongoing and is in coordination with the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s office, according to the outlet.
In a statement to KTVU, the park service said staffers extend their "deepest thanks and appreciation to all the personnel who played a crucial role in this recovery effort."
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