Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Update as of Aug. 31: Only one person is considered missing following the flash floods.
Search and rescue efforts are underway in the Grand Canyon after a severe flash flood tore through the national park over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and about 15 others missing. More than 60 people have already been evacuated from the area as crews navigate ongoing stormy weather to continue their challenging rescue operations.
The National Park Service is asking for the public's help in locating anyone who was in the Inner Canyon along the Bright Angel Creek corridor when the flooding began. One of the victims has been identified as a 46-year-old man. A plumber working in the area described seeing ice chests and other debris floating down the river before his group of 16 workers and 50 hikers was safely airlifted out of the canyon.
The sudden flooding also caused severe infrastructure issues, damaging or destroying 40% of the Transcanyon Waterline. Stage 4 water restrictions are now in place for the park, and several trails and campgrounds remain closed while officials assess the widespread destruction and search for the unaccounted hikers.
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Update as of Aug. 31: Only one person is considered missing following the flash floods.
Search and rescue efforts are underway in the Grand Canyon after a severe flash flood tore through the national park over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and about 15 others missing. More than 60 people have already been evacuated from the area as crews navigate ongoing stormy weather to continue their challenging rescue operations.
The National Park Service is asking for the public's help in locating anyone who was in the Inner Canyon along the Bright Angel Creek corridor when the flooding began. One of the victims has been identified as a 46-year-old man. A plumber working in the area described seeing ice chests and other debris floating down the river before his group of 16 workers and 50 hikers was safely airlifted out of the canyon.
The sudden flooding also caused severe infrastructure issues, damaging or destroying 40% of the Transcanyon Waterline. Stage 4 water restrictions are now in place for the park, and several trails and campgrounds remain closed while officials assess the widespread destruction and search for the unaccounted hikers.
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