In an effort to control the Grand Canyon National Park's bison population, 100 of the hump-backed, shaggy herd animals were relocated last week. According to the National Park, its wildlife managers moved the 100 bison from the park's North Rim to South Dakota's Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe on Sept.

The controversial herd has been blamed for damaging vegetation, archaeological sites and animal habitat. Land managers say they want to keep the population between 200 and 300 animals.

A 59-year-old was found dead in the Grand Canyon National Park by his river trip group, rangers said. Patrick Horton’s body was discovered at about 5:30 a.m. Sept. 7 at Poncho’s Kitchen, the National Park Service said in a Sept. 9 news release. Rescuers responded to river mile 137 along the Colorado River.

For information about permits and overnight hiking in Grand Canyon National Park, visit the park’s website or contact the Backcountry Information Center via e-mail or 1-928-638-7875. Phones are answered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on federal holidays.

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. -- The body of a missing boater was recovered Tuesday from Grand Canyon National Park, marking the 16th fatality at the popular tourist destination so far this year.

A bison herd on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon continues to grow, prompting wildlife officials to send 100 of the wild animals to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota.