A Colorado man was found dead over the weekend in the Grand Canyon National Park, officials said Monday. The man, identified as 59-year-old Patrick Horton, was on the tenth day of a non-commercial river trip along the Colorado River when he was found by members of his party near the Colorado River.
A Colorado man on a multi-day trip was found dead over the weekend in the Grand Canyon National Park, officials said Monday.
The Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call around 5:30 a.m. from someone reporting a death at Poncho’s Kitchen, near the Colorado River, the National Parks Service said.
Man Found Dead in Grand Canyon National Park
Park rangers responded to the scene where Patrick Horton, 59, a resident of Salida, Colorado, who was on the tenth day of a non-commercial river trip along the Colorado River, was found by members of his party, the NPS said.
The National Park Service is conducting an investigation in coordination with the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office. Fox News Digital has reached out to the parks service. No manner or cause of death was provided.
Man Found Dead in Grand Canyon National Park
Horton is believed to be the seventh person to die in the park in less than a month and the 14th this year. Park officials reported 11 fatalities in 2023 and said there are usually about 10 to 15 deaths per year.
The previous deaths include an 80-year-old man, who authorities say died in August on a commercial river trip after falling from a boat into the river near Fossil Rapid, and a 33-year-old woman who was also found that day after a flash flood swept her away while hiking Aug. 22.
Man Found Dead in Grand Canyon National Park
A 20-year-old New Mexico woman was found Aug. 8 below Twin Overlooks; a 43-year-old Missouri man died Aug. 1 while attempting a prohibited BASE jump from Yavapai Point; and a 20-year-old North Carolina man fell to his death July 31 at the South Rim.
The body of a 60-year-old North Carolina man was found at the Grand Canyon National Park on Wednesday after he set off on the Thunder River Trail-Deer Creek loop.
The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, with over 6 million visitors per year. The park is home to a variety of natural features, including the Grand Canyon itself, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. Visitors to the park are advised to be aware of their surroundings and to take precautions to avoid encountering wildlife.
The National Park Service offers a variety of ranger-led programs and activities to help visitors explore the park safely and learn about its natural and cultural history. Visitors can also find information about the park on the National Park Service website.
Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace contributed to this report.
