Body of missing man found in Colorado River, believed to have gone down river in wooden raft
COCONINO COUNTY, Arizona (ABC4) — A body was found in the Colorado River at Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, May 10, according to the National Park Service (NPS).
NPS personnel received a report that body was found near river mile 6 on Friday. Park rangers responded and recovered the body, which was then taken to Lees Ferry in Coconino County, Ariz., before being taken to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office.
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“Initial information indicates the body is that of missing person, Thomas L. Robison,” a release from NPS states. “The Coconino County Medical Examiner will confirm positive identification.”
Robison, 58, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, was believed to have tried to go down the Colorado River with his dog on a wooden raft after abandoning his vehicle at Lees Ferry.
“An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner,” the release states.
Details regarding Robison’s death have not been released at this time.
No further information is currently available.
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