North Carolina State

Hickory, NC

AZ: Body of 20-year-old recovered after taking 400 ft fall from rim of Grand Canyon 

A 20-year-old college student from North Carolina died after falling from a Grand Canyon rim

A man has died after trying to BASE jump off the Grand Canyon with just a parachute. A statement by the National Park Service’s Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center confirmed the center received a report on Thursday. The report claimed a visitor had attempted a BASE jump from Yavapai Point on the South Rim.

Man Dies After Attempting Illegal BASE Jump off Grand Canyon

The US Sun

A SECOND body has been recovered from the Grand Canyon in just 24 hours after a BASE jumper plummeted 500ft to his death. On August 1, officials at the national park in Arizona received reports in the early morning that a visitor had attempted a BASE jump. The report came in at around 7:30 am […]

BASE jumper plunges to his death ‘illegally’ parachuting in Grand Canyon in second fatality in just two days

Arizona State

COLLEGE student Abel Joseph Mejia died on Wednesday after a 400ft fall at the Grand Canyon National Park. On Wednesday, park officials were told that the student from North Carolina had fallen below the rim near the Pipe Creek overlook. First responders retrieved the 20-year-old’s body with a high-angle technical rescue system which was pictured […]

Student, 20, falls 400ft to his death from Grand Canyon Pipe Creek Overlook as tributes paid to ‘gentle spirit’

Adventure On SI

An undisclosed BASE jumper lost his life while making an illegal jump at the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

BASE Jumping Accident Leads to Fatality at Grand Canyon National Park

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

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J. Souza

A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Utah State

Green Bay, WI

Fox News

A Wisconsin father and his adult daughter got lost and ran out of water on a trail at Canyonlands National Park in Utah as temperatures soared over 100 F.

Father, daughter die at Utah’s Canyonlands National Park after running out of water on hike in 100-degree heat

Colorado State

California State

The Independent

Three German tourists have been cited for firing paintball guns inside Joshua Tree national park earlier this month.On August 4, a park ranger patrolling a campground inside the California park saw “fresh yellow paintball splatter” on nearby structures and signs, according to a press release. Rangers found at least eleven signs splattered with the yellow paint.The citation, issued to each of the three tourists, carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and a $5,000 fine.The ranger caught the tourists after investigating the paint splatters and finding a slingshot inside a nearby vehicle “in plain view.” The tourists admitted...

German tourists shoot paintballs all over Joshua Tree national park in California

Authorities have found 14 decomposed bodies in an abandoned boat off the coast of the Dominican Republic. According to The Post, “Documentation found near the bodies, which were discovered by forensic authorities about 10 nautical miles off the coast of the Caribbean nation Tuesday, indicates that the remains belong to people from Senegal and Mauritania, the Dominican Navy said.”

14 Decomposed Bodies Found on Abandoned Boat, Sparking Investigation

UTAH - Officials with the National Park Service say a frequently-visited geological feature at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah has collapsed. In a statement released on Aug. 9, NPS said the Double Arch, which is also known as the ‘Toilet Bowl,’ ‘Crescent Pool,’ and ‘Hole in the Roof,’ collapsed on Aug. 8. No injuries were reported.

'Double Arch' at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has collapsed: National Park Service

Coconino County, AZ

The president of the Navajo Nation unsuccessfully attempted to stop two semi trucks from hauling uranium through tribal land this week. Back in 2012, the Navajo Nation passed the Radioactive and Related Substances Equipment, Vehicles, Persons and Materials Transportation Act. This act technically banned the transport of uranium through the tribe’s reservation, but is not legally enforceable on highways due to a technicality, reported KJZZ.

Navajo Nation attempted to stop semi trucks hauling uranium through tribal land after company breaks “promise”

Layton, UT

A father has been declared a hero after he drowned trying to save his son, who was rescuing a young woman during a recent storm. In an Aug. 11 statement, the Utah State Parks confirmed that Andre Leon Debose from Layton, Utah fell victim to drowning while swimming at Williard State Park. He had been swimming and boating with his 17-year-old when a storm came through.

Father Drowns Trying to Save Son Who Was Rescuing Young Woman During Storm

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

WEKU

National Park Service officials said harsh weather, including wind and rain, have led to erosion and spalling, which occurs when fragments of stone chip or break off.

A geological feature called the 'Double Arch' in southern Utah has collapsed

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Jackson Hole Radio

Over a month and a half has passed since a kayaker disappeared on Jackson Lake.43-year-old Wesley Dopkins went missing in Grand Teton National Park in the middle of June. Park rangers are continuing their search efforts as part of ongoing field operations, with the hope of recovering his remains. Officials say that Dopkins is presumed dead.

After Nearly Two Months – Search for Missing Kayaker in Grand Teton National Park Still Active

Orange County, FL

Akeena

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Body of 20-Year-Old Woman Recovered From Grand Canyon, 3rd Death at Park This Week

A third death in one week has been reported at the Grand Canyon as authorities recovered the body of a 20-year-old woman. According to the National...

Body of 20-Year-Old Woman Recovered From Grand Canyon, 3rd Death at Park This Week

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