A 65-year-old man has tragically died after falling more than 100 feet from the edge of the Grand Canyon at Guano Point, according to rescue officials in Nevada.
Emergency Response at the West Rim
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office received an emergency call requesting assistance with a technical recovery operation at approximately 2 p.m. local time on Thursday. The incident occurred at Guano Point, located on the West Rim of the iconic canyon.
Responding officers discovered that the unidentified man had slipped and fallen over the edge into the canyon below. Search and Rescue personnel quickly located the victim approximately 130 feet down on a scree pile, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Complex Recovery Operation
Technical rope technicians established a sophisticated lowering and raising system using ropes to recover the man's body from the challenging terrain. The dramatic operation, documented in photos released by the Sheriff's office, required specialised equipment and training.
Following the recovery, the man's body was transported to the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office for further investigation.
Community Support and Safety Concerns
The sheriff's office acknowledged the assistance provided by several agencies during the difficult operation, including the Hualapai Tribal Police Department, Hualapai Nation Fire, and Grand Canyon West Security.
In an official statement, authorities expressed their condolences to the man's family, requesting that their privacy be respected during this difficult time.
Guano Point is renowned for offering some of the most spectacular views of the Grand Canyon's West Rim, featuring remnants of a historic tram system used by miners and the Highpoint Hike - a trail without protective railings.
This tragic incident follows another recent fatality in the Grand Canyon area, where a Colorado man was found dead in his vehicle after driving over the rim of the popular South Kaibab hiking trail. In July, a 67-year-old man also died while hiking in the canyon during a period of extreme heat.
