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Grand Canyon National Park Scales Back Search for Missing Hiker as Mega-Fire Continues

Officials have reduced active search operations after two weeks without evidence, relying on public tips as the Dragon Bravo Fire holds at low containment.

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Overview

  • Officials scaled back active search efforts this week after two weeks without new evidence despite extensive ground, aerial and canine operations.
  • Thomas Daniel Gibbs, 35, of Freehold, New Jersey, was last heard from on July 22 while hiking the Grandview Trail and his Tesla Cybertruck was found abandoned at Grandview Point on July 28.
  • The Dragon Bravo Fire remains at roughly 13 percent containment after scorching more than 123,000 acres and has not impeded previous rescue missions.
  • Grand Canyon National Park rangers worked alongside Coconino County Search and Rescue teams to deploy high-angle technical specialists and drone support in challenging canyon terrain.
  • Authorities continue to seek any information from hikers present on the Grandview Trail around July 22 and have maintained a tip line at 888-653-0009.