US border patrol expected to aid Grand Canyon search for missing person
Summary
A flash flood struck the Grand Canyon over the weekend, killing two people and leaving one person missing. Rescue teams, including a US border patrol technical search group, are working to find the missing person while dealing with ongoing bad weather that could cause more floods or rock falls.Key Facts
- A flash flood hit the Grand Canyon on Saturday, causing two deaths and one person missing.
- The two who died were John Giusti, 46, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42; their friend Timothy Smith, 53, is missing.
- About 80 people have been rescued since the flood.
- A US border patrol technical search team is joining the rescue efforts.
- The flood occurred on Bright Angel Creek, near Phantom Ranch inside the canyon.
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted, raising concerns about more floods or rock falls.
- The flood was worsened by climate factors such as drought, wildfire burn scars, and a strong El Niño weather pattern.
- The flood damaged about 40% of the water pipeline serving Grand Canyon Village and its residents.
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