On June 5, an unidentified man, 33, tragically plunged over 4,000 feet to his death at the famous Grand Canyon Skywalk, as per local reports.
Rescue teams, including seasoned rope specialists and helicopters, were immediately dispatched after a distress call was received around 9 am. Despite their rapid response, the man was found lifeless at the base of the precipice. The Mojave County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team, which spearheaded the operation, verified the unfortunate incident.
The exact location of the man’s fall, whether from the Skywalk bridge or a different part of the site, remains uncertain.
The Hualapai Nation oversees the operation of the Skywalk, a breathtaking glass bridge in the shape of a horseshoe, extending 70 feet beyond the canyon’s rim, and offering visitors stunning views.
The Grand Canyon National Park, however, bears a grim reputation as the deadliest National Park in the United States due to a large number of missing persons, deaths, and suicides. From 2018 until February of this year, there have been 56 reported missing persons and six deaths within the park’s premises, based on information procured through a Freedom of Information Act request. Yet, experts argue that the actual death count within the sprawling park is likely more than what the official records indicate.
Disturbingly, these somber statistics are not exclusive to the Grand Canyon. Nationwide data reveals that almost 1,100 people have vanished across national parks over the previous five years.
