At least 2 dead, 15 missing after Grand Canyon Flash Flood

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Two people are confirmed dead and more than a dozen are missing in the Grand Canyon after flash flooding along the Colorado River on Saturday.

Officials say they used helicopters to evacuate 62 people from the bottom of the canyon, with more evacuations to follow.

The flooding destroyed several structures and damaged other infrastructure and utilities. Nearly all footbridges crossing Bright Ange…

Two people are confirmed dead and more than a dozen are missing in the Grand Canyon after flash flooding along the Colorado River on Saturday.

Officials say they used helicopters to evacuate 62 people from the bottom of the canyon, with more evacuations to follow.

The flooding destroyed several structures and damaged other infrastructure and utilities. Nearly all footbridges crossing Bright Ange…

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