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  "id": 4667273,
  "title": "Flash flood in Grand Canyon leaves 1 dead and several missing, National Park Service says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/flash-flood-in-grand-canyon-leaves-1-dead-and-several-missing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:15:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
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    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91598941/flash-flood-grand-canyon-leaves-1-dead-several-missing-national-park-service-says"
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  "account": "A flash flood at the Grand Canyon resulted in one death and left approximately fifteen people missing or unaccounted for, according to the National Park Service. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered near Crystal Rapids on the Colorado River on Sunday evening. The flooding occurred due to heavy rain during a monsoon, causing boulders to be pushed into the river and knocking out the sole water pipeline that serves tourists and residents. The park service stated that the measures taken were crucial for ensuring safety and sustainability of water resources. Year-round residents have been asked to conserve water as overnight stays at lodges and hotels within the park will not be possible starting Monday due to the limited potable water supply. Popular tourist spots, such as Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail, and Phantom Ranch, remained closed on Sunday. The park service is seeking information about hikers or campers still unaccounted for, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety is assisting with additional evacuations. The flood was a significant setback for an ongoing effort to modernize the pipeline, serving 6 million visitors annually and approximately 1,600 residents of Grand Canyon Village. The $208 million rehabilitation project, which began in 2023, was expected to be completed next year.",
  "summary": "One person died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced evacuations, pushed 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 the Colorado River,…",
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        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Fifteen missing and dozens evacuated after Grand Canyon is swept by flash floods",
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        "published": "2026-08-31T10:37:00.000Z"
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        "title": "1 dead and several missing or unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flood, park service says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/1-dead-and-several-missing-or-unaccounted-for-after-grand-canyon",
        "published": "2026-08-31T11:28:26.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Urgent search for missing people underway in Grand Canyon after deadly flash flooding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/urgent-search-for-missing-people-underway-in-grand-canyon-after",
        "published": "2026-08-31T11:47:42.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "One person dead, about 15 more may be missing after Grand Canyon flash flooding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/one-person-dead-about-15-more-may-be-missing-after-grand-canyon-flash",
        "published": "2026-08-31T11:48:10.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Grand Canyon flash floods turn deadly",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/grand-canyon-flash-floods-turn-deadly",
        "published": "2026-08-31T13:36:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "More storms possible after Grand Canyon flash flood that killed at least 2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/more-storms-possible-after-grand-canyon-flash-flood-that-killed-at",
        "published": "2026-08-31T15:37:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "1 person dead, more than a dozen missing in Grand Canyon flash floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/1-person-dead-more-than-a-dozen-missing-in-grand-canyon-flash-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-31T15:49:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Grand Canyon Flash Floods Leave Over 20 Missing, One Dead; 62 Evacuated",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/grand-canyon-flash-floods-leave-over-20-missing-one-dead-62-evacuated",
        "published": "2026-08-31T16:38:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Phys.org",
        "title": "New storms threaten Grand Canyon flood search, 2 bodies recovered",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/new-storms-threaten-grand-canyon-flood-search-2-bodies-recovered",
        "published": "2026-08-31T17:40:04.000Z"
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