Isle Royale National Park. South Lake Desor Campground is off the 40-mile Greenstone Ridge Trail. For most campers it’s a five-day to eight-day hike in and out. Image: National Park Service
Victims identified but names withheld for now
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. — Rangers ruled out wild animals as responsible for the deaths of two campers at remote South Lake Desot campground on this Lake Superior island. The rangers, from the National Park Service, offered no details. They confirmed that the Federal Breau of Investigation had sent agents at the site. Sources said the victims have been identified. However, the names haven’t been released. Park rangers had hiked to the campground overnight on June 8 after two separate camping ground came out and reported having heard screams. The camp area has been put off limits for the time being.
Earlier: Campers found dead on Isle Royale