At least 15 hikers missing as flash floods sweep through Grand Canyon
A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon has seen at least 15 people declared missing and has forced the evacuation of dozens of people.
TL;DR
- At least 15 people are missing following a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon.
- Dozens of people have been evacuated from the park.
- The flood swept large boulders, metal structures, and debris into the Colorado River.
- Bright Angel Creek experienced the flooding, which occurred on Saturday afternoon.
- Authorities are asking the public for help identifying missing individuals who were hiking or in the vicinity of the North Kaibab Trail, Bright Angel Campground, or 'the Box'.
- Footbridges over Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, and the landscape was significantly altered.
- Popular tourist spots like Bright Angel Campground and Phantom Ranch, along with parts of the North Kaibab trail, remain closed.
- Rafting trips on the Colorado River have been temporarily halted.
- Over 60 people were evacuated from Phantom Ranch.
- No injuries have been reported.
- Approximately 0.5 to 1 inch of rain fell within 30 minutes, causing the rapid runoff and flood.
- More rain and thunderstorms are possible in the area into Monday.