One still missing after Grand Canyon floods kill two and prompts rescue efforts
Almost everyone is now accounted for after dozens of hikers were airlifted to safety, an official says.
Two people have died and one remains missing after flash flooding at the Grand Canyon on Saturday, according to the National Parks Service (NPS). At least 30 people were initially unaccounted for, but rangers worked tirelessly to reduce that number, evacuating most by air. The flooding began around 14:30 local time (19:30 BST) in Bright Angel Canyon and caused significant damage, including the destruction of footbridges and the closure of key areas. The NPS anticipates further heavy rain overnight, increasing the risk of additional flash flooding.
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