Grand Canyon flash flood leaves about 15 missing, dozens evacuated
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A major Grand Canyon flash flood Saturday afternoon left about 15 people missing or unaccounted for, with at least 62 evacuated by air after the event; the Bright Angel Creek corridor, North Kaibab Trail, and Phantom Ranch are closed, and the Colorado River is shut due to debris. Park officials said there’s no reopening date yet for affected areas and warned of possible additional flooding as monsoon storms, aided by remnants of Tropical Storm Iselle, move through the area through Sunday and Monday.
- Grand Canyon flooding leaves more than 20 missing, unaccounted for; dozens evacuated The Washington Post
- Significant Flash Flooding Closes Phantom Ranch and North Kaibab Trail National Park Service (.gov)
- More than 20 unaccounted for after Grand Canyon flash flood KTLA
- Grand Canyon flash floods leave around 15 missing as dozens are evacuated, park officials say CBS News
- National Park Service Issues Plea After Grand Canyon Flash Flood The Daily Beast
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