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Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flood hits creek leading to the Colorado River
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points However, the park service is currently seeking information about a group of individuals who may be missing or unaccounted for, totaling around 20 people. A flash flood has hit a creek that leads to the Colorado River, prompting the evacuation of dozens of people.
A flash flood has hit a creek that leads to the Colorado River, prompting the evacuation of dozens of people. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. However, the park service is currently seeking information about a group of individuals who may be missing or unaccounted for, totaling around 20 people.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The park service is working to gather more information about the missing individuals.
The evacuation effort has been completed, with dozens of people safely removed from the area.
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Category: parks Published: August 30, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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