Alarm at the Grand Canyon: About 15 people missing after catastrophic floods as rescue operations continue
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- Severe flooding hit Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area in Arizona’s Grand Canyon after powerful storms on Saturday.
- About 15 people are missing, while more than 60 visitors have been evacuated from affected areas.
- Rescue operations remain underway, according to the National Park Service.
About 15 people are missing after catastrophic flooding struck Arizona’s Grand Canyon, while rescue teams continue operations in the affected areas.
More than 60 visitors have been evacuated. The flooding hit Bright Angel Canyon and the area around Phantom Ranch after powerful storms on Saturday, according to the National Park Service.
The incident affected the wider Grand Canyon area, with authorities continuing search and rescue efforts as the missing visitors are sought.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. 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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