Dozens of people evacuated from parts of the Grand Canyon after flash floods - CBS News
Flash floods in Grand Canyon National Park have resulted in one confirmed death and at least 15 people reported missing. Park officials have evacuated over 60 people and are working to assess extensive damage to infrastructure, including footbridges and trails.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the extreme danger of flash flooding in desert environments and the logistical challenges of search and rescue operations in remote national parks.
One man was found dead and some 15 people were still believed to be missing Monday morning in Grand Canyon National Park after parts of the canyon were hit by major flash floods over the weekend. The raging waters swept boulders, infrastructure and other debris into the Colorado River after a storm dropped a huge amount of precipitation in a very short period of time, officials said.The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered Sunday evening near Crystal Rapids on the Colorado River, the National Park Service said, without providing any additional information.
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