Another death in Grand Canyon as body of solo backpacker from North Carolina found

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 60-year-old backpacker taking a solo trip to the Grand Canyon was found dead near a remote trail, according to Arizona law enforcement officials. The National Park Service said the North Carolina resident was found by helicopter on Wednesday near a trail connecting the Lower Tapeats and Deer Creek camps. The sites can be accessed via the north rim along a river bend, and is approximately 29 miles north-west of Grand Canyon Village. A 60-year-old backpacker died at the Grand Canyon during a solo hike on August 28, 2024 It's been a deadly month at the Grand Canyon; the backpacker is believed to be the sixth person to die at the iconic location in less than a month, and is the 14th fatality at the landmark this year.