A second fatality has been confirmed following a deadly weekend flash flood in the Grand Canyon, where a surge of water and debris overwhelmed trails and forced helicopter evacuations for dozens of stranded visitors. With fifteen individuals still unaccounted for, authorities warn of worsening conditions as heavy rain and thunderstorms loom, raising fears of further debris flows, flash floods, or rockfalls in the coming days. The National Park Service has issued a statement urging caution as the region braces for additional hazards.
National Park Service confirms second death from weekend flash flood as area braces for more stormsA second death was confirmed by National Park Service officials on Monday after aflash flood sent a surge of water and debris through an area of the Grand Canyon over the weekend.Dozens of visitors had to be evacuated by helicopter during the deluge that consumed trails and infrastructure. Fifteen people are still missing or unaccounted for, as more heavy rain and thunderstorms in the forecasts threaten additional debris flows, flash floods or rockfalls, the NPS said in a statement. Continue reading...
