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US border patrol expected to aid Grand Canyon search for missing person

Nearly 80 people have been rescued, and two people confirmed dead, after flood hit national park A US border patrol technical search team is expected to deploy in the Grand Canyon, as authorities continue the search for at least one missing person after a fatal flash flood washed through the national park over the weekend. Authorities are rushing to scour the area as more heavy rain and…

US border patrol expected to aid Grand Canyon search for missing person

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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