At least 20 missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding
Extreme flash flooding in a remote area of the Grand Canyon has led to at least one fatality and over a dozen people missing or unaccounted for. The National Park Service is conducting evacuations, searching for hikers and campers, and assessing extensive damage to trails, bridges, and the historic Phantom Ranch.
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This event highlights the dangers of natural disasters in popular tourist destinations and the critical role of emergency services in remote areas, impacting tourism, safety protocols, and infrastructure resilience.
At least one person is dead and more than a dozen others are missing or unaccounted for after flash floods overwhelmed a remote area of the Grand Canyon, including a historic lodge near the bottom of the site, park officials said Sunday afternoon. The National Park Service is asking for information about anyone who may have been hiking or backpacking along Bright Angel Creek in Arizona, as well as campers with plans to stay at Phantom Ranch or the Bright Angel Campground. Officials are also trying to track down travelers who might have been stranded along the North Kaibab Trail. The National Park Service said in an evening update that a 46-year-old man was recovered from Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River. The Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office was at the scene, the NPS said.
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