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More than 20 People Missing After Flash Floods in Grand Canyon
Park officials say more than 60 people were evacuated and nearly all footbridges over Bright Angel Creek were destroyed.
- More than 20 people are missing following a significant flash flood on August 29 in the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas of Grand Canyon National Park, according to the National Park Service.
- At least 62 people have been evacuated from the affected areas, and evacuation efforts are ongoing, coordinated by park staff and the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
- The National Park Service has closed several areas, including Bright Angel Campground, Phantom Ranch, and the North Kaibab Trail, and is asking the public to report any information on hikers or backpackers who were in these affected areas.
- No injuries have been reported as of the latest update, but more storms and flash floods are possible, prompting continued evacuation and response efforts.
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Enchante generated searches for missing persons at the Grand Canyon James Thompson/AP A large sudden flood at the Grand Canyon forced the haste withdrawal of dozens of people and dragged large stones, metal structures and other debris to the Colorado River, reported the National Park Service. The park service informed that it is looking for information about more than 20 people who may be missing and asked anyone with details about people who ar…
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