About 15 feared missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon
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- The National Park Service said about 15 people may be missing after flash floods hit Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch.
- Sixty-two people had been evacuated by Sunday morning, and no injuries had been reported.
- Officials warned that thunderstorms and heavy rain could cause more flooding and mudslides through Monday.
About 15 people were feared missing after a flash flood swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the National Park Service said.
The flooding struck near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch on Saturday afternoon. Authorities were working to evacuate people and determine who had been in the affected area. By Sunday morning, 62 people had been evacuated, with no injuries reported.
It was really scary.
The water washed away footbridges and large rocks, according to reports. Nikki Baggs, 41, said she and two friends were flown out from the canyon floor after the flooding began. “It was really scary,” she told the BBC. She said the day had been beautiful before people suddenly started screaming and running.
The National Park Service asked the public to provide information about missing people and hikers who may have been in the area. It also warned that thunderstorms and heavy rain could bring further floods and mudslides through Monday.
It was a beautiful day, and then suddenly people started screaming and running.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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