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Staff received a call that Phoenix resident Jaiquan Carter had fallen about 80 feet from the South Kaibab Trail above the Black Bridge that spans the Colorado River. Park rangers responded and found Carter’s body. He was believed to have been day hiking when the incident occurred.
The National Park Service is conducting an investigation into the death in coordination with the Coconino County Medical Examiner.
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16 Dec 2020
A provision of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will give Gold Star families free access to public lands across the country.
The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass has an $80 annual price tag for most Americans.
Now, Gold Star families, defined as those who lost a family member in war, an international terrorist attack, or a military operation outside of the United States, will also be eligible for the free admission pass.
The pass gives free access to the holder of the Gold Star Family pass as well as up to three passengers per vehicle 16 years and older. Children under 16 are admitted for free.
Jaiquan Carter, 23, from Phoenix, died Tuesday in the park
He fell from the popular South Kaibab Trail and landed above the Black Bridge
Incident unfolded when Carter was day hiking along the trail, authorities said
An investigation has been launched by the National Park Service in partnership with the Coconino County Medical Examiner s Office
His death comes just six months after a 49-year-old woman died from heat exhaustion while hiking along the same trail in June
In July another woman died when she fell 100 feet from another park trail
Michael Quinn, NPS
For many of us, 2020 has had its ups and downs. While our vision of the year didn’t include a global pandemic, the outpouring of support, community involvement, and activism we’ve seen this year has been inspiring.
Like so many others, we joined hundreds of Zoom calls from makeshift coffee table desks, got in our steps with walk-and-talk meetings, and halted our travel to Washington D.C. and field sites. Despite the unprecedented challenges, our eyes remained on our mission: to safeguard the wonders of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau, while supporting the rights of its Native peoples.
Phoenix man dies after falling from South Kaibab Trail at Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park officials said 23-year-old Jaiquan Carter was hiking along the South Kaibab Trail when he fell. Author: 12 News, Colleen Sikora Published: 6:52 AM MST December 16, 2020 Updated: 5:21 PM MST December 17, 2020
PHOENIX A 23-year-old man is dead after officials say he fell about 80 feet from a trail in Grand Canyon National Park on Tuesday.
Grand Canyon National Park officials said Jai Quan Carter was hiking along the South Kaibab Trail when he fell.
He is believed to have fallen about 80 feet and died.
Credit: Lisa Carter
According to a spokesperson for the park, there isn t currently any ice or snow in the area where Carter fell.