A bison herd on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon continues to grow, prompting wildlife officials to send 100 of the wild animals to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota.

Efforts to reduce the size of the North Rim bison herd, 100 bison were relocated from Grand Canyon National Park to South Dakota.

A 71-year-old boater was found dead along the Colorado River in the heart of the Grand Canyon, reportedly marking the 16th death at the park in 2024.

A 71-year-old was found dead in the Grand Canyon’s Colorado River after vanishing on a boating trip, rangers said. The man was reported missing at about 9:15 p.m. Sept. 9 from the Lower Nankoweap Camp along the river, the National Park Service said in a news release.

For information about permits and overnight hiking in Grand Canyon National Park, visit the park’s website or contact the Backcountry Information Center via e-mail or 1-928-638-7875. Phones are answered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays.