In the central part of the US state of Arizona, specifically near the city of Grand Canyon, a sudden rise in water levels was recorded in Bright Creek. The hydrological event, which occurred on Saturday at 14:30 local time, affected the area known as Phantom Ranch, prompting a rapid response by emergency services. According to initial reports, 62 people were evacuated, all leaving the dangerous zone without serious injuries.
Although initial statements by the National Park Service (NPS) indicated that more than 20 people were missing, later estimates revised the number to approximately 15 people whose status was unknown. This discrepancy in figures is due to the dynamic nature of the search and the assessment of who was located in the immediate vicinity of the flooded parts of the canyon at the time of the flood. Although all were evacuated, the situation required constant monitoring to ensure that no one was left trapped or in danger.
The flood caused significant damage to parts of the infrastructure, including bridges washed away, which further complicated access to certain parts of the canyon. Paths in the affected area were closed, further limiting access and ensuring that no one came into the dangerous area during the rescue operation. Services continued to check that no one was left trapped or in danger, with all people safely evacuated.
