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Flash Flood in the Grand Canyon: More Than 20 People Missing
Following a flash flood in the Grand Canyon, 15 hikers are reported missing in the affected area of the U.S. national park. Dozens were evacuated to safety by helicopter.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen According to the National Park Service, the flash flood occurred on Saturday in the area of the Phantom Ranch lodge. In cooperation with Arizona state authorities, efforts are underway to bring people to safety and account for everyone affected by the flood.
The National Park Service (NPS) posted a request on its website for information regarding approximately 15 people from whom there has been no sign of life since the flash flood. The flash flood occurred in the national park—which is visited by several million tourists annually—on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. (local time). According to reports, 62 people had been brought to safety by early Sunday morning. There were initially no reports of injuries or fatalities.
Video footage taken by hikers shows a torrent of muddy water rushing past a hiking trail, as well as tree trunks and other debris floating down swollen rivers. The flood had “significant impacts on infrastructure throughout Bright Angel Canyon,” the national park stated. Nearly all footbridges over Bright Angel Creek were destroyed, preventing hikers from crossing the creek.
The flooding also damaged a major water pipeline, leading to restrictions on the water supply, the park added. Some lodging facilities have been closed. The NPS warned that more thunderstorms and heavy rains are possible through Monday, which could potentially trigger “further flash floods” or rockfalls on the hiking trails.
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