Authorities searching for missing man last seen at Grand Canyon
Feb 28, 2021, 4:00 PM | Updated: Mar 1, 2021, 7:43 am
(Photos courtesy of the National Parks Service)
(Photos courtesy of the National Parks Service)
PHOENIX — The National Park Service is searching for a man who went missing at the Grand Canyon last week.
John Pennington, 40, of Walton, Kentucky, was last known to be near Yaki Point on the South Rim.
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Officials believe Pennington abandoned his vehicle at Yaki Point on or around Feb. 23. He is believed to be traveling alone.
Pennington is described as a white male with hazel eyes and brown hair. He is 5-foot-11 and weighs 165 pounds.
Authorities say Pennington may be traveling on a yellow 2005 Suzuki GSX-R600 motorcycle with Ohio plates.
Anyone who may have seen or spoken to Pennington is asked to call the NPS Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 888-653-0009.
