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Body of 46-year-old man recovered after Grand Canyon flash flood, park service says

Popular tourist spots, including the Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch, home to a historic canteen and dormitories, remained closed on Sunday.

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00:01One person died and over a dozen people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the
00:07Grand Canyon forced evacuations swept boulders into the Colorado River and knocked out the soul water pipeline that serves tourists
00:15and residents.
00:15The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered late on Sunday evening near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado
00:22River. More than 60 people were airlifted out of the area. However, the park service said it had yet to
00:29account for 15 people.
00:32Because the main waterline was out of service starting on Monday, tourists won't be able to stay overnight at lodges
00:38and hotels within Grand Canyon National Park while year-round residents are being asked to conserve water.
00:44Several popular tourist spots including the Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibup Trail and Phantom Ranch remained closed on Sunday.
00:54According to the weather forecast, the area could see more rain and thunderstorms through Monday.

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