The body of the missing Arizona State University (AU) professor Debra Schwartz was found by the  authorities near Oak Creek Canyon.

According to the Coconino County Sheriff's Office,  59 years old professor was found dead in an unnamed slot canyon below the rim of Oak Creek Canyon. She was missing from the site of her camping at Pine Flat Campgrounds in Oak Creek Canyon, just north of Sedona.

Gerry Blair with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office, said that, "This technical rescue team completed two rope rappels to make their way into the canyon to a spot where they were able to see the body and then a third rappel to actually reach the body."

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague, Debra Schwartz, who devoted her career to helping others find the joy of new found knowledge and creative ability," ASU Executive Vice President and Provost Mark Searle said in a statement. "Her dedication was reflected in one of her last conversations, words of encouragement to a student from this past semester and an offer to stay in touch over the summer. Our hearts go out to Debra's family, and to them we offer the comfort of knowing that she helped enable so many to learn and understand the world a little better."

Barbara Lewkowitz, the center's executive director, said that, “This is obviously a woman who cared deeply and was very empathetic about people who she wanted to give a voice to, and give them an opportunity to share their life story.”

Nandini