Jeanne Roblez Howell, 64, of Sedona, Arizona, disappeared during a hike at Bryce Canyon National Park. Park officials said they found her body over the weekend.Photo:facebook
An Arizona teacher died at Bryce Canyon National Park on Friday, authorities announced.
TheU.S. National Park Servicesaid Jeanne Roblez Howell, 64, of Sedona, Arizona, was overdue from an early afternoon hike on the Fairyland Loop trail when officials at Bryce Canyon National Park were notified at 7 p.m. local time.
The Park Service added that a search was conducted in the area involving both the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and the Utah Department of Public Safety.
Howell’s body was discovered early Saturday morning in Campbell Canyon, about a mile east of the Fairyland Loop.
Walking among the hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah.Matt Champlin / Moment / Getty Images
A Garfield County medical examiner pronounced the victim deceased at the scene, per the statement.
Allana Olbrich, acting Bryce Canyon superintendent, said in a statement: “This is a tragic event, and our deepest sympathy goes out to the victim’s friends and family. I also want to express the park’s appreciation for the support we’ve received from the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and the Utah Department of Public Safety.”
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According to theArizona Republic, which cited the educator’s Facebook page, Howell was a math teacher at Verde Valley School in Sedona. Benjamin Lee, the head of school, said that the institution was mourning the loss of Howell with her family and the community, per theVerde Valley Independent.
The paper reported that Howell was described as an “experienced and enthusiastic hiker.”
Howell taught for over 30 years, per theschool, adding that she and her husband moved to the Village of Oak Creek from Johannesburg, South Africa.
“Jeanne initiated a number of programs at her previous school to promote community, such as inter-house competitions, student and faculty talent shows, spirit week, parties and dances,” read Verde Valley School’sfaculty description of Howell. “Equally committed to fitness, she has successfully led both students and faculty to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.”
source: people.com
