Search in Utah for missing Arizona hiker ends in tragedy

Search in Utah for missing Arizona hiker ends in tragedy

At the end of a four-day-long search, Jetal Agnihotri of Tucson was found deceased in the Virgin River near the Court of the Patriarchs in Zion National Park, Utah on Monday. Jetal had been swept away by severe flash flooding in the park on Friday, Aug. 19. “Our deepest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Jetal Agnihotri,” Jeff Bradybaugh, Zion National Park superintendent said. Park officials offered their condolences and thanked the more than 170 responders who joined in the search and rescue efforts.