Grand Canyon Flash Floods: 2 Dead, Over 10 Missing

Thairath•International•20d ago

Reader Briefing

Severe flash floods at the Grand Canyon in Arizona have resulted in at least two deaths and left more than 10 people missing.

•At least 2 people are confirmed dead and over 10 hikers and tourists remain missing after flash floods on August 29.
•The flash floods affected Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA.
•The National Park Service has implemented Level 4 water restrictions and closed all overnight accommodations.
•Significant infrastructure damage occurred, including the destruction of pedestrian bridges and 40% of the Transcanyon Waterline.

•Flash floods hit Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch on August 29.
•At least 2 people died, including John Giusti, a chiropractor from Texas.
•More than 10 hikers and tourists remain missing or unreachable.
•Rescue workers evacuated more than 60 tourists from the area, with dozens transported by helicopter.
•Approximately 40% of the 12.5-mile Transcanyon Waterline was damaged or destroyed.
•The National Park Service closed the North Kaibab Trail, Phantom Ranch, and Bright Angel Campground until further notice.
•The National Park Service announced Level 4 water restrictions starting August 31 and suspended all overnight stays in park hotels.
•The National Park Service warned tourists to avoid affected areas due to debris and the risk of additional flash floods from forecasted storms.

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Grand Canyon(แกรนด์แคนยอน)ℹ️

The location in Arizona, USA, where severe flash floods occurred.

Arizona(รัฐแอริโซนา)ℹ️

The US state where the Grand Canyon is located.

Bright Angel Canyon

An area hit by flash floods on August 29.

Phantom Ranchℹ️

An area hit by flash floods and subsequently closed to visitors.

Texas(รัฐเทกซัส)ℹ️

The US state where John Giusti resided.

Bright Angel Creekℹ️

A creek area that suffered heavy damage from the flash floods.

North Kaibab Trailℹ️

A trail that was ordered closed following the floods.

Bright Angel Campground

A campground that was ordered closed following the floods.

Transcanyon Waterline

A critical water pipeline in the park that was 40% damaged or destroyed.

National Park Serviceℹ️

The agency reporting casualties and implementing water restrictions and closures in the park.

John Giusti(จอห์น จิอุสติ)

A chiropractor from Texas who was one of the victims of the flash floods.