Arizona State student vanishes during Grand Canyon trip ...
The family of missing Arizona State student Sandarsh Krishna is pleading for help after he vanished near the Grand Canyon days before graduation.
www.wfmd.comHere are the latest publicly reported updates on Sandarsh Krishna:
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Sandarsh Krishna, a 26-year-old ASU student, went missing during a Grand Canyon National Park hike in late April 2026. Authorities later reported that his body was recovered on May 9, near the South Rim below Verkamp’s Visitor Center; cause of death was not immediately released. This latest development was confirmed by multiple outlets and park officials. [sources include national park service updates and local reporting]
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Earlier updates indicated Krishna's last known location was along the Rim Trail between Bright Angel Lodge and Mohave Point, with a backpack believed to belonging to him turning up at Bright Angel Lodge around April 28, and park rangers seeking information about who turned it in. [sources include Grand Canyon National Park statements and local coverage]
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Ongoing coverage from local outlets highlighted family reactions and ongoing investigations to determine what happened in the park. News organizations also documented public appeals for information, including identifying a Good Samaritan who turned in the backpack. [sources include local TV and newspaper coverage]
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