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1 person dead, more than a dozen missing in Grand Canyon flash floods
The floods caused significant infrastructure damage, destroying footbridges that provided hiker access to the bottom of the inner canyon on the north side of the Colorado River.
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- Why it matters
- The floods destroyed footbridges that provide hiker access to the inner canyon, cutting off a major route used by visitors to reach the bottom of the canyon on the north side.
- Most affected
- Hikers and tourists planning Grand Canyon trips — Access to the inner canyon via established north-side routes is now blocked.
Search and rescue teams — Operating in flood aftermath to locate missing individuals in difficult terrain. - Likely next
- Whether the missing are located and whether authorities announce a timeline for bridge repairs.
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