At least 20 hikers missing as flash flood sweeps through Grand Canyon

amedpost


At least 20 hikers are missing after a flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon.

The National Park Service was searching for those who were in the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area when the torrent struck Saturday.


Muddy river filled with debris after a flash flood in Grand Canyon.
The National Park Service searches for at least 20 hikers who went missing after a flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon Saturday. Facebook/@Grand Canyon Hikers

People walking in a muddy, flooded area of the Grand Canyon after a flash flood.
Those being searched for were in the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area when the torrent struck. Facebook/@Grand Canyon Hikers

Those being looked for include hikers who were on the North Kaibab Trail between the trailhead and Phantom Ranch, at Bright Angel Campground, or in “the Box” north of Phantom Ranch.


Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters

California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn
California Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X
California Post Opinion
California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!
California Post App: Download here!
Home delivery: Sign up here!
Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!




Share This Article
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *