Two Campers Found Dead in Northern Michigan Park

Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead over the weekend at a remote campground in Isle Royale National Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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Details of the Incident and Ranger Response

According to park officials, rangers got two separate reports around 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, of two deceased people at a backcountry campsite. Rangers hiked 11 miles overnight to reach the campground. They arrived early Sunday morning and confirmed that two people had died.

Investigation Status and Next Steps

The victims have not been identified, and the cause of death remains unknown. The National Park Service says the investigation is ongoing. Additional aerial and ground support arrived Monday to assist.

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How to Get Updates on the Situation

More details will be released as the investigation progresses. Updates are being posted on the official Isle Royale National Park Facebook page.

Isle Royale is often described as the most remote national park in the contiguous United States and is also among the least visited.

The park spans 850 square miles of isolated wilderness in the northwest part of Lake Superior and includes the main island—Isle Royale—as well as more than 400 smaller surrounding islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known for its rugged terrain, hiking trails, and wildlife.