UPDATE: Body recovered at Arches National Park identified

MOAB, Utah (ABC4) – Authorities have identified a woman’s body that was recovered in Arches National Park on Saturday, October 1.

According to the National Park Service, the woman was identified as 33-year-old Ekaterina Yaroslavna Ksenjek from Arlington, Virginia.

Officials have still not determined the cause of death and an investigation is still ongoing.

ORIGINAL STORY: Body recovered at Arches National Park, officials investigate

October 3, 2022 / 6:36 A.M.

MOAB. Utah (ABC4) – Staff members at Arches National Park recovered a deceased body on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

According to park officials, staff located the deceased female in the Devils Garden Area around 6:45 p.m.

Officials say the body was transferred to the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner where the cause of death was determined and an investigation is currently being conducted by the Grand County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities have not identified the victim and there is no additional information available at this time.