An 80-year-old man visiting Grand Canyon National Park died after his boat flipped in the Colorado River near Fossil Rapid. Despite CPR efforts, he could not be resuscitated. The man’s identity has not been revealed, and his death is being investigated. This marks the fourth fatality at the park in the month of August. Additionally, the body of a 33-year-old woman named Chenoa Nickerson was found after being reported missing following a flash flood. Another fatality was that of a 20-year-old woman found below Twin Overlooks after entering the park around August 3. The cause of her death remains unclear. Lastly, an unnamed man died after a BASE jump attempt from Yavapai Point, with his body found 500 feet below the rim along with a deployed parachute. These tragic incidents highlight the dangers present in the Grand Canyon National Park, prompting further investigation into each case by park authorities and medical examiners.
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Fourth death this month as 80-year-old man dies in Grand Canyon National Park after boat flips
