Accident Database

Report ID#65277

2019-06-28
accident date
Peter Schwab
victim
66
victim age
Colorado
river
18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead
section
Near Mile 167
location
n/a
gage
n/a
water level
N/A
river difficulty
Other
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
Other
factors
Commercial
trip type
Raft
boat type
status?
status

Description

‎Tom Martin‎ to Rafting Grand Canyon2 hrs · Body Recovered from Colorado River in Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon News ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseJuly 11, 2019Contact: Becky Latanich, 928-638-7958Grand Canyon, AZ- On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, National Park Service personnel were notified of a body in the Colorado River below Lava Falls near river mile 181.Park rangers responded and recovered the body, which was transported to the rim by helicopter and transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner. Based on evidence found with the body, it is believed to be that of missing commercial river trip passenger Peter Schwab.Peter Francis Schwab, 66, of Healdsburg, California was last seen on June 28, 2019 on a commercial river trip near National Canyon at river mile 167. Schwab was reported missing after a sightseeing stop at National Canyon. The National Park Service conducted a multi-day search and rescue operation.The Coconino County Medical Examiner will confirm positive identification. An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner. No additional information is available at this time.-NPS-https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/California-man-reported-missing-after-hike-in-14062209.php