Fifteen missing after flash flood sweeps through Grand Canyon
Flash flooding swept through Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch in Arizona's Grand Canyon on Saturday afternoon, leaving at least 15 people missing or unaccounted for. The National Park Service and Arizona department of public safety evacuated more than 60 people from the area as of Sunday morning.

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One person died in the flash flood. The flooding knocked out a water pipeline serving tourists in the park.
leaving at least 15 people missing or unaccounted forAFP (syndicated) France 24 English FRANCE 24 English (video)
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The National Park Service said the flash flood occurred on Saturday afternoon, not August 29. The Al Jazeera report noted that flooding swept large boulders and other debris into the Colorado River.
Flash flooding inundated Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch on August 29
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