Isle Royale campers found dead in backcountry campground have been IDed but not yet named

Authorities have identified two deceased individuals found in Isle Royale National Park, but their names and cause of death are not yet public. The investigation involves the FBI, which began after rangers received separate calls about the fatalities at a remote backcountry campground. Park officials hiked 11 miles to the site to confirm the deaths. A fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter aided the ongoing investigation, with next of kin having been notified. The National Park Service reported that there is no known threat to the public.

Isle Royale, situated in Michigan, is approximately 22 miles east of Grand Portage, Minnesota, in the northwestern part of Lake Superior. The remote nature of the campground complicates the investigation, which highlights the challenges of safety in national parks. Authorities continue to gather information to clarify the circumstances surrounding the deaths.