Unidentified River Rafter – Grand Canyon

Unidentified River Rafter - Grand Canyon

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Case Details

Found Deceased Cause of Death: Undetermined / Unreleased

According to azcentral,

FLAGSTAFF — One person who went missing from a Colorado River rafting trip in the Grand Canyon during a flash flood was found dead Thursday, July 15, 2021, in frigid water while a second person was found alive, a park spokeswoman said.

As of 12:30p Thursday, one of the missing individuals reportedly was found with no injuries, according to a tweet by Grand Canyon National Park.

Currently, search and rescue efforts are underway “to treat and transport those injured patients from the Tatahatso area,” the tweet said.

Authorities got a call on Wednesday evening from someone on a commercial trip on the Colorado River saying people had been injured and were asking for emergency help, said park spokesperson Joelle Baird. Park crews launched a search from the ground, water and air for at least two people who were missing, she said.

No other information on the identities of the missing people was immediately released.

Distinguishing Marks

Not Available

Profession / Education

Not Available

Investigative Details

Foul Play Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Suicide Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Cause of Death: Undetermined / Unreleased

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 (4 years ago)
Date Found: Thursday, July 15, 2021 (4 years ago)

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Entities

National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers

Federal Law Enforcement

Points of Interest

POIs

Colorado River, Tatahatso Area

Last Known Location

Colorado River, Tatahatso Area

Body Found

Viewers since 1/2/2024

Monday, January 8, 2024 (1 year ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10376

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