On Tuesday, August 6, National Park Service personnel located the body of a missing woman below Twin Overlooks along Desert View Drive following a multi-day search.
Park rangers recovered the body of Leticia A. Castillo, 20, of Albuquerque, New Mexico approximately 150 ft. below the rim. The body was transported to the rim and transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Castillo was believed to have entered Grand Canyon on or around August 3, 2024. An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner.
Since July 31, the Grand Canyon Search and Rescue team has handled three technical rescue recoveries.