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15 people may be missing after Grand Canyon flooding, park service says
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Maria Aguilar Prieto, Tyler Ory and Mounira Elsamra, CNN , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points As a result, some people are unaccounted for, with estimates suggesting around 15 individuals may be missing. Evacuation efforts are ongoing, with at least 62 people already removed from the area.
A significant flash flood event has occurred, affecting areas with footbridges and prompting evacuations. Dozens of hikers and campers were forced to leave the area. As a result, some people are unaccounted for, with estimates suggesting around 15 individuals may be missing.
Evacuation efforts are ongoing, with at least 62 people already removed from the area. Further evacuations are planned as part of a coordinated response.
Details of the incident and response efforts are available from the National Park Service and other authorities.
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Category: parks Published: August 30, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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