A 13-year-old boy from North Dakota miraculously survived a nearly 100-foot fall at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon during a family vacation. Wyatt Kauffman slipped off a cliff at Bright Angel Point trail while trying to move out of the way for others to take a photo. After losing his grip on a rock, Kauffman fell and sustained multiple severe injuries, including nine broken vertebrae, a ruptured spleen, a collapsed lung, a concussion, and a broken hand and dislocated finger.

It took two hours and numerous first responders from the National Park Service to rescue Kauffman from the canyon in a basket. He was then airlifted to a hospital in Las Vegas for treatment. Despite the seriousness of his injuries, Kauffman has since been discharged from the hospital and is on his way home.

Kauffman's father, Brian Kauffman, expressed gratitude for the rescue efforts and the fortunate outcome. He emphasized how lucky they were to bring their son back home safely. The family plans to take a road trip home to replace the memories of the fall.

The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers present in remote areas of national parks, especially near cliffs and ledges. Caution should always be exercised to ensure the safety of visitors.