Dozens evacuated and 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood

At least 15 people are feared missing after severe flash flooding struck the Grand Canyon in Arizona, prompting the evacuation of 62 individuals from the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas. The flooding caused significant debris, including large boulders, to flow into the Colorado River and destroyed footbridges over Bright Angel Creek. Popular tourist sites remain closed as officials assess the damage, with additional rain and thunderstorms expected in the region.

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