GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a missing person search at Grand Canyon National Park.

Charles Lyon, 49, of Tyler, Texas, was last seen at the Best Western hotel in Tusayan, Arizona on June 10, 2021. Lyon abandoned his vehicle at the South Rim along Desert View Drive near Lipan Point on or around June 11 and is believed to be traveling alone. He is described as a white male, 6'3" in height, 177 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.

Grand Canyon rangers are asking anyone who may have seen or talked to Charles Lyon to please call or text the NPS Investigative Services Branch (ISB) Tip Line at 888-653-0009; or online at www.nps.gov/ISB by clicking "Submit a Tip" or by email at nps_isb@nps.gov . 

A missing person investigation is on-going; no further information is available at this time.