Article 6DTAD Boy, 13, survives after falling 100ft from Grand Canyon’s north rim

Boy, 13, survives after falling 100ft from Grand Canyon’s north rim

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Maya Yang and agencies
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Wyatt Kauffman slipped on a cliff and fell after moving out of the way so other people could take a picture'

A 13-year-old North Dakota boy has survived falling 100ft from a ledge at the Grand Canyon's north rim during a family trip.

Emergency crews needed two hours to rescue Wyatt Kauffman after he slipped on a cliff Tuesday and plunged nearly 100 ft (30 meters) at the Bright Angel Point trail, authorities said.

The Associated Press contributed to this report

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