Over 60 Rescued After Flash Flood Closes Grand Canyon Trails
Summary
Over 60 people were rescued from the Grand Canyon after a flash flood damaged trails and bridges in Bright Angel Canyon. The National Park Service closed key areas, including Phantom Ranch and the North Kaibab Trail, while officials assess the damage and warn of possible more flooding.Key Facts
- A flash flood started around 2:30 p.m. on August 29 in Bright Angel Canyon.
- 62 people were rescued, with no injuries reported.
- Key areas like Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, and parts of the North Kaibab Trail were closed indefinitely.
- Many footbridges and trails were destroyed or flooded, making travel in the canyon difficult.
- Floodwaters carried debris into the Colorado River, which was closed to river traffic.
- Additional thunderstorms and heavy rain could cause more flash flooding and rockfalls soon.
- Emergency agencies like the National Park Service and Arizona Department of Public Safety coordinated the rescue.
- The American Red Cross is providing help to evacuees at the South Rim.
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