Tragic Incident at Grand Canyon National Park: Colorado Man Dies After Car Plunges Over Rim
A tragic incident occurred at the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, where a Colorado man lost his life after his car went over the rim and fell hundreds of feet. The National Park Service was alerted about the incident near the South Kaibab Trailhead, and park rangers quickly responded to recover the man's body 300 feet below the rim.
The man was identified as Steven "Drew" Bradley, a 27-year-old from Federal Heights, Colorado. His body was airlifted by a helicopter to the rim and then transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office in Arizona for further examination. The circumstances that led to Bradley's vehicle going over the rim were not disclosed by the National Park Service.
For individuals struggling with mental health issues, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) was provided as a resource for support. The incident is currently under investigation by the National Park Service in collaboration with the Coconino County Medical Examiner, and no additional details have been released at this time.
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