Maria A. Salgado Lopez, 59, of Scottsdale, Arizona, was hiking off trail and taking photos with her family when she accidentally fell from the canyon's rim, according to a National Park Service press release.
Maria A. Salgado Lopez, 59, of Scottsdale, Arizona, was hiking off trail on Friday and taking photos with her family when she accidentally fell from the canyon's rim, according to a National Park Service press release.She and her family were hiking in an area west of Mather Point along the canyon's South Rim, officials said. Grand Canyon National Park rangers found her body about 100 feet below the rim, according to the park service.
Read MoreThe park, which had nearly 6 million visitors last year, is urging all visitors to stay on designated trails and walkways and keep a safe distance from the edge of the rim.The South Rim visitor center is located just south of Mather Point, which is one of the canyon's most popular overlooks and offers spectacular views, especially at sunset.Last year, at least two people died after falling over the edge of the Grand Canyon.
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