2 die in Grand Canyon flash flood, 1 person unaccounted for
Eighty-two people were rescued over the weekend after a monsoonal downpour washed out campgrounds in the Grand Canyon at Bright Angel Canyon and around the historic Phantom Ranch.
Two people lost their lives in a sudden flash flood in the Grand Canyon on Saturday, with one individual still missing as of Monday. The disaster was triggered by a monsoonal downpour that caused torrents of water, rock, and debris to wash out campgrounds in Bright Angel Canyon and around the historic Phantom Ranch. US Park Rangers managed to recover the bodies of the two deceased men, both men, and reported that over 80 people had been rescued from the chaos over the weekend.
However, a third person remains unaccounted for. Rescue efforts faced challenges due to ongoing heavy rains, but better weather was expected on Tuesday, which would help in locating the missing person and any day hikers who may have been caught up in the flood. The flood also damaged or destroyed 40% of the Transcanyon Waterline, a crucial water pipeline in the park, leading to water restrictions and a ban on wood and charcoal fires in affected areas.
Despite the tragedy, the Grand Canyon remained open to visitors, but officials warned of potential dangers due to sudden squalls.
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