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  "id": 4507886,
  "title": "Hikers feared missing after flash flooding hits Grand Canyon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/hikers-feared-missing-after-flash-flooding-hits-grand-canyon",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T21:32:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC World",
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    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clylkjyez1do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "account": "More than two dozen individuals may be missing or unaccounted for following flash flooding in parts of the Grand Canyon on Saturday afternoon. The National Park Service (NPS) reported the incident occurred in Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area around 2:30 PM local time (10:30 PM BST). So far, 62 people have been airlifted out of the area, with additional evacuations anticipated. No injuries have been confirmed at this time.\n\nThe NPS stated that the flooding caused significant damage and that trails in the region have been closed. They warned of more thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected over the weekend, which could result in additional flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall, and changes in trail and river conditions. The NPS urged anyone with information on hikers or backpackers in the inner canyon along Bright Angel Creek on Saturday to contact them.\n\nThe Grand Canyon, a highly visited national park in the United States, saw approximately five million visitors last year. The Bright Angel trail is its most popular hiking route. Access to the Phantom Ranch area is limited to foot, mule, or rafting the Colorado River, according to Grand Canyon National Park Lodges.",
  "summary": "More than 20 people are thought to be unaccounted for after flash flooding on Saturday.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Grand Canyon flash flood: More than 20 feared missing [WATCH]",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/grand-canyon-flash-flood-more-than-20-feared-missing-watch",
        "published": "2026-08-30T22:32:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Over 20 feared missing after Grand Canyon flash floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/over-20-feared-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-30T23:01:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Grand Canyon flooding: Photos and videos show destruction after Bright Angel trail flash floods; several feared missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/grand-canyon-flooding-photos-and-videos-show-destruction-after-bright",
        "published": "2026-08-30T23:19:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/flash-flooding-in-grand-canyon-leaves-more-than-20-people-missing",
        "published": "2026-08-31T00:19:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Several missing, dozens evacuated amid sudden Grand Canyon flooding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/several-missing-dozens-evacuated-amid-sudden-grand-canyon-flooding",
        "published": "2026-08-31T00:48:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "15 people go missing in Grand Canyon flash flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/15-people-go-missing-in-grand-canyon-flash-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-31T01:36:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Fifteen people missing after Grand Canyon flash flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/fifteen-people-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-31T01:54:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Approximately 15 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flash flood: Parks service",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/approximately-15-people-may-be-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-31T01:56:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "15 hikers feared missing after ‘terrifying’ flash flooding hits Grand Canyon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/15-hikers-feared-missing-after-terrifying-flash-flooding-hits-grand",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:18:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "WATCH: Bunkhouse Swept Away As Flash Flood Ravages Grand Canyon; 20+ Missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/watch-bunkhouse-swept-away-as-flash-flood-ravages-grand-canyon-20",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:20:09.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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