Indian American Ranjith Varma dies while attempting to hike from rim to rim of the Grand Canyon

Ranjith Varma from Manassas, Virginia was killed while attempting to hike from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the North Rim in a single day (...

September 21, 2023
9:12 AM

Ranjith Varma from Manassas, Virginia was killed while attempting to hike from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the North Rim in a single day (Photo for representation only) ARIZONA (TIP): A 55-year-old Indian American died while attempting to hike from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the North Rim in a single day, according to a media report. Ranjith Varma from Manassas, Virginia, was hiking with a group of about six others on September 9 when the incident occurred, the Arizona Daily Sun reported, citing Grand Canyon National Park spokesperson on Monday, September 11.

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