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Motorist dies in drive over edge of Grand Canyon

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who drove over the edge of the Grand Canyon today.

Grand Canyon National Park spokeswoman Shannan Marcak said rescue personnel found the vehicle and the body of a male about 600 feet below the South Rim.

The National Park Service is investigating. Marcak said no additional information was immediately available.

The incident happened around 6 a.m. near the El Tovar Hotel.

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