The National Park Service (NPS) launched an investigation after two individuals were found dead at the remote Backcountry camp in the Isle Royale National Park, the harsh and isolated island cluster in the Superior near the Michigan border with Canada.
According to NPS, Rangers received two separate reports around 16:00 on Sunday (June 8), warning them of the presence of two deceased individuals in a remote camp in the park.
In response, two park guards made a night hike of approximately 11 miles to reach space. They arrived early on Monday morning on June 9 and confirmed the discovery of both bodies. Individuals were not identified and the cause of death remains unknown at the moment.
Reaction to emergencies and continuous investigation
Other ground crews and air sources have been deployed on the scene since Monday. The NPS did not publish other details of the victims or the circumstances surrounding their deaths, but confirmed that active investigation is underway.
About the Isle Royale National Park
The Isle Royale National Park is a distant wilderness area in Lake Superior, near the Michigan border with Canada. In 1940 it was marked as a national park and includes a rough island and more than 400 smaller surrounding islands, which covers a total area of more than 894 square miles, including 209 square miles of land.
Isle Royale, accessible only by a boat or hydroplane, is one of the most isolated national parks in the continental United States. The island is without a car and reinforced roads, making it refuge for tourists, campers and kayaks looking for loneliness and immersion in nature. Visitors often spend days or weeks exploring their backcountry trails and inland lakes.
The park is known for its unique ecosystem, especially its long -standing relationship between wolves and elk. It is home to various wild animals including foxes, beavers, Loons and Vydra. The island isolation allowed scientists to observe ecological dynamics in a relatively undisturbed environment for decades.
Due to its distant position and rough winter, Isle Royale is open to the public from mid -April to the end of October. During this period, visitors have access to the island through ferries from Michigan and Minnesota or from a hydroplane from nearby towns.
Favorite activities in the park include:
Backpacking and hiking: over 165 miles of paths, including the Greenstone Ridge Trail trail that spans the island.
Canoeing and Kayak: Numerous inland lakes and coastal areas offer paddling opportunities.
Viewing wild animals: The park offers rare opportunities to observe the lots, wolves and other wild animals in their natural environment.
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