Body Of Missing Park Resident Found

Around noon on April 4th, a wildlife biologist from the Peregrine Fund who was working in the park noticed significant condor activity concentrated in one area. After hiking to a vantage point, the biologist was able to see a body about 300 feet beneath Trail View Overlook on West Rim Drive. Rangers rappelled down to the location, rigged the body, and flew it out via long-line to the South Rim helibase. The body was turned over the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office for identification. Forensic scientists from the Arizona Department of Public Safety subsequently identified the victim as Eric Stanley, a 29-year-old Grand Canyon resident who was reported missing on March 14th. Rangers had conducted a search for him for several days before terminating it due to lack of clues. An investigation is being conducted by the National Park Service.