Two Fatal Accidents at Grand Canyon Highlight Safety Concerns

A BASE jumper and a college student both died in separate incidents at the South Rim, prompting calls for greater caution.

A man attempting an illegal BASE jump died after falling 500 feet from Yavapai Point.
The jumper's parachute deployed but failed to prevent the fatal impact.
Recovery teams retrieved the body the following day; an investigation is ongoing.
A day earlier, a 20-year-old student fell 400 feet to his death near Pipe Creek Overlook.
Officials urge visitors to stay on designated trails and maintain a safe distance from the rim.