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At least 20 missing at Grand Canyon after extreme flash flooding
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- At least 20 people are missing or unaccounted for following flash floods in a remote area of the Grand Canyon, including near the historic Phantom Ranch lodge.
- The National Park Service is seeking information about hikers, backpackers, and campers along Bright Angel Creek, Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, and the North Kaibab Trail.
- So far, 62 people have been evacuated from Phantom Ranch and the lower North Kaibab Trail, with further evacuations planned for Phantom Ranch and Cottonwood Campground.
- Flash floods caused significant damage to infrastructure, destroying footbridges along Bright Angel Creek and closing some Colorado River crossings, impacting hiker access and river traffic.
- Phantom Ranch, accessible only by hiking, rafting, or mule transport, has been a popular destination since 1922 and remains affected by the ongoing damage assessment and safety concerns.
