30s Man Dies After 1200m Fall at US Grand Canyon

Fall While Walking on Grand Canyon Skywalk
Specific Cause of Fall Not Yet Revealed

A man fell to his death from the Skywalk installed at the famous U.S. tourist destination, the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon Skywalk
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According to CNN and other foreign media on the 18th (local time), Arizona authorities announced that a 33-year-old man walking on the Grand Canyon Skywalk fell 1,200 meters below and died on the 5th.

Installed in 2007 in the western area of the Grand Canyon, the Skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped observation bridge with a glass floor, allowing visitors to enjoy the view of the Colorado River flowing below, making it very popular among tourists.

The Mohave County Sheriff's Office conducted a search operation using a helicopter but found the man deceased. It was determined that he fell over the edge of the Skywalk into the canyon below.

The Sheriff's Office also reported that the man's body was transported to the Hualapai Indian Reservation, which operates and manages the Skywalk.

According to foreign media reports, it has not been revealed whether the man had an accident or took his own life, and authorities are investigating.

The Mojave County Sheriff's Office deployed a helicopter to conduct a search operation.
[Photo by Mojave County Sheriff's Office Facebook]

Meanwhile, an average of 12 deaths occur annually at the Grand Canyon due to natural causes, medical issues, drowning, and other problems.

According to park spokesperson Kirby-Lynn Shedlowski, about 5 million visitors come to the Grand Canyon each year, and among them, about 2 to 3 people die annually from accidental falls.

Last year, an unidentified man in his 40s fell 60 meters from a hiking trail located at the North Rim.

As fall accidents have repeatedly occurred, park authorities have warned visitors to the Grand Canyon to stay on designated paths and maintain a safe distance from cliffs.

Officials from the National Park Conservation Association also recommend that visitors fully understand potential risks, including weather conditions, before visiting national parks.

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