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National Park Service Searches for 83-Year-Old Missing Grand Canyon Hiker

7/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The National Park Service is searching for 83-year-old Gerald Guinn, missing on the Grand Canyon Rim on July 21, 2026.
He was last seen 12:40 p.m. near Forest Service Road 610 after separating from his hiking partner.
Searches on July 21-22 used teams, drones, helicopters and assistance from Coconino and Kane County SAR.
Authorities say Guinn is a 5-ft-10-in, 140-lb male with gray hair and a cap, and request tips at 888-653-0009.

History

Historical Context

The 1986 Mount Hood storm that killed nine students and teachers and the 2006 winter-storm deaths underscored the need for coordinated rescue efforts among the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service and local SAR teams. Today, that multi-agency approach guides the search for 83-year-old Gerald Guinn on the Grand Canyon rim, where roughly 10,000 climbers tackle Mount Hood each year.

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Story summary

The National Park Service is searching for 83-year-old Gerald Guinn, missing on the Grand Canyon Rim on July 21, 2026.
He was last seen 12:40 p.m. near Forest Service Road 610 after separating from his hiking partner.
Searches on July 21-22 used teams, drones, helicopters and assistance from Coconino and Kane County SAR.
Authorities say Guinn is a 5-ft-10-in, 140-lb male with gray hair and a cap, and request tips at 888-653-0009.

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