Grand Canyon flood deaths lead to questions about alert system
Summary
Flash flooding hit parts of the Grand Canyon over the weekend, killing at least two people and leaving one person missing. Officials said an alert system was in place but stopped working during the flood, and rescue efforts are ongoing.Key Facts
- Two people died in the flash floods: Dr. John Giusti and Brent Rosenkranz.
- A third person, Timothy Allen Smith, is still missing.
- The flash floods occurred in Bright Angel Creek, an area vulnerable after a recent wildfire.
- A river gauge alert system was installed to warn about rising water levels.
- The alert system worked initially but then went offline during the flood.
- Officials are not sure why the system stopped working, possibly damaged by debris or floodwaters.
- Around 82 people were evacuated, some by helicopter, when waters rose.
- The flood severely damaged the park’s main water pipeline, leaving about two weeks of water supply left.
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