Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) – A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of dozens of individuals and swept substantial boulders, metal structures and other debris into the Colorado River that runs through it, the National Park Service noted.

What happened

Notably, the flooding in Bright Angel Creek. It flows into the river, happened Saturday afternoon and has left the park service seeking information regarding 15 residents who may be missing or unaccounted for. Torrents of water wiped out footbridges over the creek and significantly altered the landscape, widening the creek bed and creating what appeared to be a new river rapid.

As the park service tries to account for everyone in the area, it is asking asked anyone with details regarding residents hiking or camping there to obtain in touch. It remarked it was working with the Arizona Department of Public Safety to continue evacuations Sunday.

The bottom line

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