Flash flood in Grand Canyon leaves multiple missing, kills one hiker and strands dozens
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Flash flood in Grand Canyon kills one, leaves more than 15 missing as search continues
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At least 15 people remain missing after a flash flood tore through Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on Saturday, the National Park Service said on Sunday. The flood struck the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, prompting evacuations and a search for those unaccounted for.
Authorities confirmed one death, a 46-year-old man found near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River, according to CNN. By Sunday morning, 62 people had been airlifted to safety, the park service reported. The flood, triggered by heavy rain over the Kaibab Plateau, dumped between 12.5 and 25 millimeters of rain in about 30 minutes, sweeping boulders, metal structures, and debris into the river.
The National Park Service stated the flooding caused “significant damage to infrastructure” in Bright Angel Canyon, destroying nearly all pedestrian bridges over Bright Angel Creek and leaving hikers unable to cross. A critical water pipeline was also damaged, disrupting supply to South Rim facilities, which include drinking water and fire suppression systems. Several campsites and sections of the North Kaibab Trail were closed indefinitely, with no timeline for reopening.
Park officials, in coordination with Arizona authorities, urged the public to provide information about missing hikers or backpackers who may have been in the area. The park service warned of continued risks, including potential additional flash floods, rockfalls, and shifting trail conditions, as more thunderstorms and heavy rain were forecast through Monday.
Video footage captured by hikers showed muddy water surging along trails, carrying tree trunks and other debris. The flood expanded the creek’s channel and created what appeared to be a new rapid in the Colorado River, according to reports from La Vanguardia. Rafting trips on the river were temporarily suspended.
The Grand Canyon, one of the most visited national parks in the U.S., attracts nearly 5 million tourists annually. Phantom Ranch, a popular lodging area accessible only by foot, mule, or boat, was among the hardest-hit locations. The park service has not confirmed any additional injuries beyond the single fatality.
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