The body of a North Carolina man who fell 400 feet near a scenic viewpoint on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has been recovered, authorities say.
Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. — The body of a North Carolina college student who fell 400 feet near a scenic viewpoint on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has been recovered, authorities said Thursday.Park rangers said they received a report about a park visitor falling from the Pipe Creek Vista around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. They said the body of Abel Joseph Mejia, 20, of Hickory, was later recovered about a quarter-mile from the overlook.
'He was known for his warm smile and gentle spirit, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him.' Turning Point Pentacostal Church said in a social media post that Mejia was on a mission trip before his fatal fall. 'Please keep the Mejia family in your prayers!' the church wrote.Accordin to CBS affiliate KPHO-TV, Mejia's death marked at least the fourth death in the Grand Canyon in recent months.
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