80-year-old man dies after boat flips at Grand Canyon National Park, marking fourth death this month
An 80-year-old man visiting Grand Canyon National Park died after his boat flipped in the Colorado River, park authorities said.
An 80-year-old man visiting Grand Canyon National Park died after his boat flipped in the Colorado River, park authorities said.
The incident unfolded Sunday around 3:40 p.m. near Fossil Rapid on the river.
The Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center was alerted about an emergency via satellite phone that the man had entered the river after his boat flipped and was being treated with CPR.
“Despite the efforts of the group and park rangers flown in by helicopter, all resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful,” the National Park Service said in news release.
The victim was not identified. His death is under investigation by the park service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner.
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