Flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park leaves at least 20 missing, 62 evacuated

A flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday left at least 20 people missing and prompted the evacuation of 62 individuals. The US National Park Service (NPS) reported the "significant flash flood event in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area," with ongoing efforts to account for those in the affected region. No injuries have been reported. The flood caused substantial damage to infrastructure, destroying nearly all footbridges across Bright Angel Creek and leading to the closure of the Colorado River to traffic due to debris. The NPS warned of potential additional thunderstorms and rainfall, which could exacerbate conditions.