Day 2 · Grand Canyon Flood Disaster

Grand Canyon Floods Kill 2

Flash floods at the Grand Canyon killed two people, left others missing and damaged water lines.

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Updated Aug 31, 8:15pm ET

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Two people are dead and about 15 remain missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding swept through Grand Canyon National Park, with search and rescue efforts continuing. One victim was identified by family as Dr. John Giusti, 46, a Granbury, Texas, chiropractor; two hiking companions remain missing. Heavy rain on Saturday sent floodwaters through Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, forcing at least 62 evacuations from Phantom Ranch and the lower North Kaibab Trail. About 40% of the canyon’s sole water pipeline was damaged or destroyed.

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