Flash flood in Grand Canyon leaves one dead and 15 missing
Search operations are underway in Grand Canyon National Park after a flash flood left one dead and about 15 people unaccounted for.
Authorities in the United States are searching for approximately 15 missing people following a severe flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona. The deluge occurred on Saturday, severely affecting the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas.
The National Park Service, working alongside state emergency officials, initiated evacuations and requested public assistance to locate individuals who remain unaccounted for. Emergency services reported significant debris, including large boulders and metal elements, carried into the Colorado River by torrents of water.
At least one fatality has been reported—a 46-year-old man whose details have not been fully disclosed. Officials noted that some unaccounted individuals may simply be out of contact due to the remote terrain.
Sources: Der Standard, France24, Le Monde, ORF, Tagesschau.
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- Le Monde — Une quinzaine de personnes recherchées après une crue éclair dans le parc du Grand Canyon, en Arizona
- ORF — Vermisste nach Sturzflut im Grand Canyon in USA
- Der Standard — Ein Toter und 15 Vermisste nach Sturzflut im Grand Canyon
- Tagesschau — Nach Sturzflut im Grand Canyon: Suche nach 15 Menschen
- France24 — Flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park leaves about 15 missing