More than 20 hikers are MISSING in Grand Canyon after flash floods
The harrowing news came on Sunday, following flash floods in the region on yesterday.
TL;DR
- Over 20 hikers and backpackers are missing in Grand Canyon following flash floods.
- The flooding occurred on Saturday afternoon, primarily near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch.
- More than 62 people were evacuated from the area.
- All footbridges spanning Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, and debris has impacted the Colorado River.
- Infrastructure at Phantom Ranch is a concern, and several areas are closed indefinitely.
- A flood watch remains in effect for parts of northern Arizona.
- This event follows last year's Dragon Bravo Fire, which increased flood risk in the area.