Overview

• Rangers received reports around 4 p.m. on June 8 and hiked 11 miles overnight to confirm two bodies early June 9.
• Authorities have not released the identities of the deceased, citing ongoing notifications and investigations.
• The National Park Service says causes of death remain undetermined as investigators gather evidence with ground crews and aviation support.
• Isle Royale National Park spans roughly 132,000 acres in Lake Superior and is reachable only by boat, seaplane or on foot.
• Seasonal operation runs mid-April through October, with the park’s remote terrain posing persistent challenges for search and rescue efforts.