Man drives off edge of Grand Canyon, dies

by KTAR.com (July 13th, 2009 @ 11:11am)

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A man was killed when he drove his car off the South Rim of the Grand Canyon Monday, authorities said.

Park rangers received multiple calls about 6 a.m. that a car had gone over the edge of the canyon near the El Tovar Hotel.

Upon arriving at the scene, investigators found tire tracks leading to the edge behind the Thunderbird Lodge. Rescue personnel descended on ropes and found the vehicle about 600 feet below the rim. The body of a man was found nearby.

The man was alone in the car, police said.

The National Park Service is investigating.

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  Famous

  Jeff C

  last words, "Hey ya'all watch this!".

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  Amazing

  Bradley W

  You know, after reading the comments on here, I am just appalled. Appalled I tell you! But, besides that point, I do have my own little humor to add to this. Has anyone actually read the headline that KTAR has put with this? I read it and the first thing that came to my mind was, "No Kidding!" Take a look! And, it is too bad about this poor guy. 600 feet is a looooong way to go! Especially if you're in a car that's headed downward!

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  Well, he should have been wearing his seat belt

  WakeUpPeople

  The air-bag didn't save him?

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  Toonces Look Out!!!!

  azsiouxboy

  ..Never let the cat drive.

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  Male version of Thelma and Louise

  eFusjonMan

  the tragedy of Thomas and Louis...just can't find one of them

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