On the afternoon of August 14, 2017, National Park Service Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Dispatch received a report of a cliff jumping accident involving Erick Kallestewa of Hotevilla, Arizona at Anchovy Point on Lake Powell in Coconino County, Arizona.
Anchovy Point is a popular area for swimming and fishing and can be accessed from shore. It is located between the Glen Canyon Dam and the Wahweap Marina.
Kallestewa, age 25, reportedly attempted a cliff jump of approximately 30 feet. Two witnesses accompanying Kallestewa stated that after entering the water he resurfaced and attempted to swim but experienced difficulty due to the wind and wave conditions.
Due to the water depth in excess of 170 feet, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) was dispatched to the area. Search efforts resumed during daylight hours on August 15. At approximately 10:45 a.m., Kallestewa’s body was recovered by the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Dive Team and ROV specialists.
The incident is currently under investigation by the National Park Service, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office.