A search was underway at Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim after two hikers became separated Tuesday and one — described as an 83-year-old hiker — was still missing Wednesday, according to park officials.
What happened
Park officials said two hikers became separated Tuesday while on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The article identified the missing hiker as 83 years old.
Where they were last reported
The separation happened at the park’s North Rim. Officials did not provide a more specific trail, landmark or backcountry area in the information reported.
Latest status
As of Wednesday, one of the two hikers remained missing, according to National Park Service officials. No additional details were reported about the hiker’s condition, what gear they had, or the scale of the search effort.
What has not been released
No injuries, rescue outcome or cause of the separation had been reported in the available information. Authorities also had not released further identifying details beyond the hiker’s age as described in the headline.
Key Facts
- Two hikers became separated on Tuesday at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
- One of the hikers was still missing on Wednesday, according to park officials.
- The missing person is described in the article title as an 83-year-old hiker.