Flash Flood Sweeps Through Grand Canyon, Leaving One Dead and 14 Missing
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- Storms turned a stream in Bright Angel Canyon into a mudflow that killed at least one person and left 14 missing.
- Dozens of hikers and campers were evacuated, while the flood destroyed all bridges over the stream and carried large amounts of debris.
- Further heavy showers were expected in the Grand Canyon.
A sudden mudflow swept through Bright Angel Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park, killing at least one person and leaving 14 missing.
Storms over the weekend turned a stream into a surging flow of mud through the popular hiking area. Dozens of hikers and campers were evacuated, including by helicopter, but a 46-year-old man could not be saved.
The flooding destroyed every bridge over the stream and carried large amounts of debris. Heavy showers were still expected in the Grand Canyon.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. 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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