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Body Recovered In Grand Canyon National Park Thought To Be Missing River Guide

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By NPT Staff - September 21st, 2016

A body recovered from the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park this week is believed to be that of a river guide who went missing earlier this month.

Park crews on Tuesday located a body on the Colorado River at River Mile 139. On Wednesday park rangers recovered the body, which was transported to the South Rim by helicopter and transferred to the Coconino County (Ariz) Medical Examiner. Based on evidence found with the body, it is believed to be that of missing 34-year-old river guide Joshua Tourjee, a park release said.

Tourjee was reported missing by his river trip on September 12th when he failed to return to camp after visiting a neighboring river camp. The National Park Service conducted a multi-day search-and-rescue operation.

The Coconino County Medical Examiner will make a positive identification of the body. An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner. 

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