A search is underway for a missing 26-year-old hiker last seen along one of the Grand Canyon's most heavily traveled areas, according to the National Park Service.
Sandarsh Krishna was last seen on Monday along the Rim Trail on the South Rim, between Bright Angel Lodge and Mohave Point along Hermit Road. Officials say his last known movements occurred between about 4 p.m. that day and midnight into April 28.
Sandarsh Krishna, 26, was reported missing on April 28, 2026, from Grand Canyon National Park. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service
Park dispatch was alerted the following day to a possible missing person, prompting an ongoing search effort in and around the popular scenic corridor. Authorities noted Krishna is not associated with a vehicle and may have been traveling by rideshare or taxi.
Krishna is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build, weighing about 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing athletic clothing.
