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  "id": 4577249,
  "title": "1 dead, 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flooding",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/1-dead-15-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flooding",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T05:32:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260831/1-dead-15-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flooding"
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  "account": "FLAGSTAFF, Arizona - A flash flood at the Grand Canyon resulted in one death and around 15 people remaining missing or unaccounted for, according to the National Park Service. The disaster prompted evacuations and caused significant damage, including the sweeping of large boulders into the Colorado River and the shutdown of the sole water pipeline serving tourists and residents, as reported on Sunday. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered near Crystal Rapids on the Colorado River on Sunday evening, with no further information provided. Coroner's officials were present at the scene.\n\nThe flash flooding occurred on Saturday afternoon in Arizona's Bright Angel Creek, which feeds into the Colorado River. Over 60 individuals were evacuated from the depths of the canyon. The National Park Service has yet to locate the remaining 15 people and has urged anyone with information about hikers or campers in the area to come forward. The Arizona Department of Public Safety was assisting with additional evacuations on Sunday.\n\nDue to the outage of the main water line, beginning Monday, tourists will no longer be able to stay overnight at lodges and hotels within Grand Canyon National Park. This disruption will persist throughout the year for residents.",
  "summary": "FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — One person died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced evacuations, swept large boulders into the Colorado River and knocked out the sole water pipeline that serves tourists and residents, the National Park Service said Sunday. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered Sunday evening near Crystal Rapids along…",
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        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "At least 15 people may be missing after flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon",
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        "outlet": "Tempo.co English",
        "title": "Grand Canyon Flash Flood Leaves 15 Missing, 60 Evacuated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/grand-canyon-flash-flood-leaves-15-missing-60-evacuated",
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        "title": "At least 15 people missing after Grand Canyon flash flood",
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        "title": "One dead, 15 missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park in US, dozens evacuated",
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        "title": "Grand Canyon flood: 15 people ‘missing’, dozens evacuated, heavy rainfall today may cause ‘additional flash flooding’",
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        "published": "2026-08-31T02:23:15.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Video: Powerful flash flood ravages Grand Canyon; 20 missing, 60 evacuated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/video-powerful-flash-flood-ravages-grand-canyon-20-missing-60",
        "published": "2026-08-31T02:47:23.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Flash flooding hits Grand Canyon, leaves 15 missing as 62 rescued",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/flash-flooding-hits-grand-canyon-leaves-15-missing-as-62-rescued",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:02:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "About 15 people missing after Grand Canyon flash flood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/about-15-people-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:02:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "At least 15 people may be missing after flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon",
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        "published": "2026-08-31T04:35:17.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Body of 46-year-old man recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood, park service says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/body-of-46-year-old-man-recovered-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood-park",
        "published": "2026-08-31T05:17:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "US: Deadly flash flood hits Grand Canyon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/us-deadly-flash-flood-hits-grand-canyon",
        "published": "2026-08-31T05:28:00.000Z"
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