On Sept. 7, at approximately 12:40 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a vehicle with a single occupant that had gone over the rim near the South Kaibab Trailhead.
Park rangers responded immediately and recovered the body, which was located about 300 feet below the rim. The body of 27-year-old Steven (Drew) Bradley, of Federal Heights, Colorado, was transported to the rim by helicopter and then transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office.
An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the National Park Service in coordination with the Coconino County Medical Examiner. No additional information is available at this time.
The National Park Service is reminding visitors that if they or someone they know is struggling, help is available. Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 to connect with trained counselors who can provide free, confidential support 24/7.
Upon reading this, I was surprised to learn there are actual areas where one can drive off the Canyon…hard to believe. I thought the South Rim was mainly fenced.
What a dirt bag, go kill your self in your own state. Don’t damage our beautiful God given land!