15 People May Be Missing at Grand Canyon After Flash Flood

A flash flood occurred at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona on Saturday, affecting the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area. The National Park Service reported that 62 people were evacuated on Sunday, with additional evacuations scheduled.

The flood destroyed nearly all footbridges across Bright Angel Creek, cutting off hikers' access, and swept large boulders, metal structures, and debris into the Colorado River. The river was closed to river traffic until further notice.

The National Park Service is seeking information about individuals who may be missing or unaccounted for, with estimates ranging from 15 (according to The New York Times and Hindustan Times) to 20 people (according to Jerusalem Post, New Straits Times, and South China Morning Post). No injuries have been reported. The park service warned of possible additional thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, which could lead to further flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall, and changing trail and river conditions.

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