More than 20 hikers and backpackers who were making their way through Arizona‘s Grand Canyon have been declared missing after flash floods.
Parts of the scenic canyon were hit by ‘significant’ flash flooding on Saturday afternoon, and authorities are searching for at least 20 unaccounted people.
The missing hikers are believed to have been treking on routes near the Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area.
Authorities also are asking for the public to help identify people who were traveling near the North Kaibab Trail from the North Kaibab Trailhead to Phantom Ranch.
This includes anyone that was staying at Bright Angel Campground, or traveling or staying in the area known as ‘the Box’ north of Phantom Ranch.
Over 62 people were evacuated from the spot yesterday amid the flooding.
The National Park Service said in a statement: ‘Grand Canyon National Park staff, in coordination with the Arizona Department of Public Safety, are continuing evacuation and response efforts and working to account for individuals who may have been in the affected area.’
This is a breaking news story.
Pictured: Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona
