Woman found dead in Arches National Park

Authorities are investigating after staffers at Arches National Park found a woman’s body Saturday in the Devils Garden area.

Grand County personnel and Arches staff recovered the unidentified woman’s body at about 6:45 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release.

The remains will be taken to the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner for identification and to determine the cause of death, the release said.

The Grand County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

Devils Garden is 18 miles north of the Arches Visitor Center, located at the end of the park road, according to NPS.gov.

The area is home to Landscape Arch, the longest arch in North America, and offers hiking, camping, backpacking and other activities.



from The Salt Lake Tribune https://ift.tt/k7DTrHC

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