Flash flooding hits Grand Canyon, leaves 15 missing as 62 rescued
ABOUT 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding swept through parts of the Grand Canyon, forcing the evacuation of dozens of hikers and visitors. The flooding struck at around 2.30pm local time on Saturday in the Bright Angel Cany...
Flash flooding struck the Grand Canyon on Saturday, leaving 15 people missing or unaccounted for as 62 were rescued. The evacuation occurred in Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas around 2:30 pm local time. Nikki Baggs, 41, and two friends were among those airlifted from the bottom of the canyon. Initially, authorities reported seeking information about over 20 missing individuals before updating the figure to approximately 15.
Park rangers instructed evacuees to move to higher ground several times before turning them over to rescue teams at 9:30 pm. The flooding caused significant damage, with trails closed while authorities assess the situation. Officials warned that additional thunderstorms and heavy rainfall could trigger further flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall, and trail and river condition changes over the next two days.
The Grand Canyon, a major tourist destination, welcomes around five million visitors annually, with the Bright Angel Trail being the park's most popular hiking route.
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