His name is Robison, not Robinson, and he goes by Tomas. He is a very experienced outdoorsman and climber. He loved his dog companion and has a very gentle spirit. He has been living exclusively outdoors in the woods of northern NM since 2019.
Man, dog disappear in Grand Canyon after apparently taking homemade raft on Colorado River
By Kerry Breen
Updated on: April 25, 2024 CBS News
A man and his dog are missing after apparently taking a homemade wooden raft on the river that runs through the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service said Wednesday. The man was identified by park officials in a news release as Thomas L. Robinson of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Robinson abandoned his vehicle at Lees Ferry, a fishing and boat launching point in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The site is often used as a launch for whitewater rafting trips along the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, according to park officials.
A photo of the raft that it is believed Robinson used to attempt to travel down the river with his small dog shows just a few long planks assembled together, along with a paddle and life vest.
A missing persons investigation is ongoing, the park service said. Anyone with information about Robinson or who may have seen him is asked to contact the Grand Canyon Dispatch Center.
Robinson is described as a 5'10" White man with brown hair and hazel eyes. The dog is a white 11-year-old Welsh Corgi, according to the NPS.
The Colorado River runs nearly 1,500 miles, from the Rocky Mountains to Mexico, according to American Rivers, a site that catalogues information about the nation's waterways. In the Grand Canyon, the river continues to deepen and widen in the national landmark, according to the NPS. Whitewater rafting is common in the river.
Water flowing down the Colorado River from Glen Canyon takes fewer than three days to reach Lake Mead, according to CBS affiliate KLAS-TV.
Body Of A Missing Rafter Found Friday At The Bottom Of The Grand Canyon
by Dave Zorn
May 13, 2024
The body of a missing rafter has been recovered at the Grand Canyon. National Park Service personnel were notified Friday of a body that was recovered near river mile 6. Initial information indicates the body is that of 58-year-old Thomas Robison of Sante Fe, New Mexico. He is the man who attempted to travel down the Colorado River with his dog on a homemade wooden raft. The body has been taken to the Coconino County Medical Examiner to confirm the identification. There’s no information about his dog. The incident is under investigation.
