Cause Of Death Revealed For 2 MI Campers Found Dead On Isle Royale: Reports

The deaths of two Michigan campers found dead on Isle Royale earlier in the summer has been ruled a murder-suicide, according to reports.

The victims were identified as a father and son, Bradley Baird, 30, and John Baird, 60, of Northville.

Officials said they were found dead on June 8 at the South Lake Desor Campground, located within the Lake Superior park at Isle Royale National Park.

Two rangers hiked 11 miles overnight to investigate the scene at the remote campsite, where they found the bodies early the next morning, according to the park service.

Death certificates show John Baird's death was a homicide after he was stabbed multiple times on his head, torso and limbs by his son, WBUP/WJMN reports.

Bradley’s death was then determined to be a suicide after officials found "multiple self-inflicted sharp injuries and stab wounds to the neck and torso," the TV station reports.

Officials believe both men died within minutes of their injuries.

Investigators have not released a motive for the murder or provided additional details about circumstances leading up to the deaths.

Isle Royale National Park is a remote wilderness in Lake Superior off the Keweenaw Peninsula. The park is best known for backpacking, hiking, camping and other recreational activities. It is one of the most remote and least visited national parks in the country. You can only reach the island by ferry, boat or seaplane.