Grand Canyon Sees Fifth Fatality in Under a Month
An 80-year-old man died after his boat flipped on the Colorado River, marking the latest in a series of tragic incidents.
- The man was on a commercial river trip when his boat overturned near Fossil Rapid.
- Efforts to resuscitate him by fellow tourists and park rangers were unsuccessful.
- This incident follows the deaths of four other individuals at the park since late July.
- Fatalities include falls from the canyon rim and a BASE jumping accident.
- Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding these deaths.