Search underway for woman, 66, missing in Grand Canyon National Park

Martha Anne Overholser, 66, was last seen at Mather Point on the park's South Rim more than a week ago. (Source: AZFamily)
Published: Dec. 20, 2024 at 5:03 AM CST
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GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — Officials are asking for the public’s help as crews search for a woman who went missing at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park last week.

Search teams are looking for 66-year-old Martha Anne Overholser. She didn’t return to a commercial bus tour on Tuesday, Dec. 10, and was last seen at Mather Point near the park’s south entrance.

Officials believe she may have walked west from the area toward Bright Angel Lodge or Hermit’s Rest.

National Park officials are asking for the public's help in finding Martha Anne Overholser,...
National Park officials are asking for the public's help in finding Martha Anne Overholser, 66, who was last seen at the Grand Canyon more than a week ago.(Grand Canyon National Park)

Overholser is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds and has gray hair with blue eyes.

She was last seen wearing a long coat, off-white in color, a gray hooded sweatshirt and was carrying a navy blue bag.

Anyone who may have seen her is asked to call the National Park Service 888-653-0009.