One still missing after Grand Canyon floods kill two and prompt rescue efforts
Summary
Flash floods hit the Grand Canyon on Saturday afternoon, killing two men and damaging much of the area. Rescue teams airlifted dozens of people to safety, and one person remained missing as of Monday, with search efforts continuing.Key Facts
- Flash flooding occurred on Saturday afternoon in Bright Angel Canyon, part of the Grand Canyon.
- Two adult men died in the floods; a 46-year-old man’s body was found near Crystal Rapids.
- Nearly all footbridges across Bright Angel Creek were destroyed by the floodwaters.
- Rescue crews airlifted 45 people on Saturday and evacuated 37 more by Sunday afternoon.
- The National Parks Service closed Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, and several trails and bridges due to damage.
- About 40% of the park’s Transcanyon Waterline, which supplies water to visitors and residents, was damaged or destroyed.
- Heavy rain and floods are linked to seasonal monsoonal showers bringing moist air to the region.
- Search teams planned to continue looking for the final missing person between Phantom Ranch and Cottonwood Manzanita.
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