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Over 20 feared missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon
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Over 20 feared missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon

From RTÉ News · () English

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  • More than 20 people may be missing after a flash flood struck the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park.
  • The National Park Service and Arizona authorities are evacuating people and trying to account for those in the affected area; 62 people had been evacuated by the previous morning.
  • No injuries have been reported, but further storms could bring additional flooding, debris flows, rockfall and changing trail and river conditions.

More than 20 people may be missing after a flash flood hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park, according to the National Park Service.

The service said it was working with Arizona authorities to evacuate people and account for individuals in the affected area. It asked the public to provide information about missing people and hikers who may have been there.

The flooding began at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. By the following morning, 62 people had been evacuated, while further evacuations were scheduled. No injuries had been reported.

The National Park Service warned that more thunderstorms and heavy rainfall could continue throughout the day, creating the risk of "additional flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall and changing trail and river conditions."

additional flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall and changing trail and river conditions

— National Park ServiceThe service warned of hazards that could follow further thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
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