Last week, tragedy struck once again at the Grand Canyon National Park as a hiker was found dead along the popular Bright Angel Trail. The victim has been identified as James Handschy, a 65-year-old man from Oracle, Arizona. This marks the second fatality in two months at the national park.

The distress signal that led to the discovery of Handschy's body was sent from a personal locator beacon, a device that hikers can use to transmit individual distress signals from remote areas. The park's regional communications center received the alert, prompting rescuers and park rangers to immediately respond. Unfortunately, when they arrived at the scene, Handschy was unresponsive.

Bright Angel Trail, one of several backcountry trails in the Grand Canyon, has become a popular route for visitors. It spans from a trailhead along the South Rim down to the Colorado River, which runs through the bottom of the canyon. The trail covers a distance of almost eight miles and involves an elevation change of about 4,460 feet. Along the trail, there is a rest area called Havasupai Gardens, which is less than five miles from the start.

The personalized distress signal came from a location on Bright Angel Trail approximately 1 1/2 miles ahead of Havasupai Gardens. A rescuer at the campground responded immediately on foot, while another search and rescue crew with the park service arrived in a helicopter. Sadly, their efforts were in vain as Handschy was pronounced deceased upon their arrival.

An investigation into Handschy's death is currently being conducted by the National Park Service in coordination with the Coconino County Medical Examiner. At this time, there is no additional information available about the incident.

This year, Handschy's death marks at least the 10th fatality in the Grand Canyon National Park. The park has gained a reputation as the deadliest national park in the country, with an average of 10 to 20 deaths recorded annually. Of the 10 deaths this year, four have been hiking-related, with three occurring on the treacherous Bright Angel Trail.

The increasing number of fatalities has raised concerns about the safety of hikers in the Grand Canyon. CBS News reached out to the National Park Service for confirmation but did not receive an immediate response.

This tragic incident comes just two months after a 55-year-old man from Virginia lost his life while attempting to hike 21 miles through the Grand Canyon in a single day. The hiker was found dead along a trail that stretches from the South Rim to the North Rim, a location that can take 12 to 15 hours to reach from the trailhead.

Furthermore, in September, a 36-year-old woman from Indiana also died while attempting to complete the same hike on Bright Angel Trail. She was found unresponsive near the Three-Mile Resthouse. Additionally, in July, a 57-year-old woman lost her life while attempting to complete an eight-mile hike as temperatures in the Grand Canyon soared to triple digits.

These recent tragedies highlight the need for increased safety measures and precautions for hikers in the Grand Canyon National Park. The park authorities, along with local officials, are urged to take action to prevent further loss of life in this iconic natural wonder.