A tragic incident unfolded at Grand Canyon National Park as a man lost his life while attempting a high-risk parachute jump from Yavapai Point on the South Rim. The park authorities refrained from disclosing the individual’s identity pending official confirmation and notification of their next of kin.
The endeavor was reported to the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center, prompting park rangers to swiftly retrieve the man’s body, alongside a deployed parachute, from approximately 500 feet (15.4 meters) below the rim early on Friday.
Following the recovery mission, the body was airlifted to the rim and later transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination.
Both the National Park Service and the medical examiner’s office have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. It is worth noting that BASE jumping, a perilous activity that involves parachuting from fixed structures, is prohibited within the confines of Grand Canyon National Park.
