New Storms Threaten Grand Canyon Flood Search, 2 Bodies Recovered
Search-and-recovery crews have found two bodies and say more than a dozen people remain missing after heavy rain destroyed trails and footbridges.
- Flash flooding swept through Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend, destroying infrastructure and damaging water systems. The National Park Service recovered one body and continues recovery operations for a second victim.
- Texas chiropractor John Giusti died in the flooding at Bright Angel Creek on Aug 29. His wife, Janet Giusti, said on a GoFundMe page that her husband "was living out a lifetime dream exploring the majesty of the Grand Canyon when tragedy struck."
- Evacuations reached 62 hikers by helicopter during the weekend. Reports suggest "more than 20 individuals" might be missing or unaccounted for near North Kaibab Trailhead and Phantom Ranch.
- With stringent water-use restrictions in place, the South Rim remains open during the day, though overnight accommodations are closed. Visitors should remain away from shuttered areas during ongoing recovery operations.
- Additional thunderstorms expected early this week could complicate recovery efforts for the second body. The park continues managing infrastructure damage while seeking public information about missing hikers.
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More than 20 people are missing in the Grand Canyon after flooding. More storms are threatening.
The authorities announced on Monday night that 82 people had been rescued, while warning that new weather could disrupt research and cause new flash floods.
2 Bodies Found After Devastating Flash Flooding at Grand Canyon National Park
On Monday, officials announced that a second body has been recovered after Saturday’s devastating flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park. According to the National Park Service (NPS), the bodies of 46-year-old Dr. John Giusti and 53-year-old Timothy Allen Smith were recovered near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River on Sunday. NPS is asking the...
Search and rescue efforts continue in this National Park, located in the state of Arizona, one of the most visited destinations in the United States by hikers
Authorities are racing to find missing people after flash floods swept through the Grand Canyon. The death toll has risen to at least two, while a major water pipeline has been severely damaged. Officials have ordered the closure of accommodations within the park and restricted water usage.
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