Hikers feared missing after flash flooding hits Grand Canyon

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More than 20 people are believed to be missing or unaccounted for following flash flooding in the Grand Canyon on Saturday afternoon. The flooding occurred around 2:30 PM local time in the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area. The National Park Service (NPS) has airlifted 62 people out of the affected region, with more evacuations anticipated. No injuries have been reported, but the NPS stated that the flooding caused significant damage and has led to trail closures. The NPS is seeking information about hikers or backpackers who were in the inner canyon along Bright Angel Creek on Saturday and has warned of potential further flash flooding, debris flows, and rockfall due to forecasted thunderstorms.

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The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular national parks in the US, with about five million people visiting each year.

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Sixty-two people have so far been airlifted out of the area.

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Flooding has caused significant damage in some areas and trails have been closed.

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More than 20 people are thought to be missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding in the Grand Canyon.

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More thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast for Sunday and Monday.

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More than 20 people are thought to be missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding swept through parts of the Grand Canyon. It hit at around 14:30 local time (22:30 BST) on Saturday in Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area, according to the National Park Service (NPS).Sixty-two people have so far been airlifted out of the area, with more expected to follow. No injuries have been reported. The NPS said flooding had caused significant damage in some areas and that trails in the area have been closed. It warned that more thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for Sunday and Monday, which could lead to "additional flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall and changing trail and river conditions". The NPS asked anyone who knew of hikers or backpackers who were in the inner canyon along the Bright Angel Creek corridor on Saturday to get in touch. The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular national parks in the US, with about five million people visiting each year. The Bright Angel trail is its most popular hike.The Phantom Ranch area can only be reached by foot, mule or by rafting the Colorado River, according to Grand Canyon National Park Lodges.

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