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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.
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