NPS locates body of 20-year-old woman in Grand Canyon after extensive search
A 20-year-old female was discovered deceased following an extensive search in the Grand Canyon, marking the third reported fatality in the national park within a week, the National Park Service stated.
The remains of Leticia A. Castillo, 20, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, were found by park personnel below Twin Overlooks on Tuesday, NPS disclosed.
“Park rangers retrieved the body which was situated roughly 150 ft. beneath the rim,” the NPS mentioned in a press release on Thursday.
Her remains were conveyed to the rim and handed over to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Castillo is suspected to have entered the Grand Canyon on or around Aug. 3, as per NPS.
The NPS and the Coconino County medical examiner are probing the occurrence.
No further information has been disclosed.
The incident marked the third retrieval for a fatality in the Grand Canyon since July 31, park officials reported.
A 20-year-old man accidentally plummeted 400 feet to his demise from a picturesque overlook at the Grand Canyon on July 31, officials revealed.
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A man also perished after attempting a BASE jump in the Grand Canyon on Aug. 1, officials disclosed.
BASE is an acronym for building, antenna, span and earth. The recreational sport, which involves jumping from a fixed object and using a parachute to descend to the ground, is prohibited in all areas of Grand Canyon National Park, the NPS stated.
“Despite facing inclement weather and hazardous terrain, the team has undertaken significant risks to complete these missions,” NPS mentioned regarding the three recoveries.