00:00In the United States, one person died and at least 15 others may be missing or unaccounted for after a
00:06major flash flood swept throughout the Currant Canyon National Park in Arizona on Saturday afternoon.
00:11The flooding struck the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas, prompting park staff and the Arizona Department of Public
00:19Safety to evacuate more than 60 people by Sunday morning.
00:23Nine years have been reported so far. The National Park Service says the flood destroyed nearly all of the footbridges
00:30over Bright Angel Creek, while metal structures and debris were carried out into the Colorado River, which has now been
00:37closed to river traffic until further notice.
00:39In this context, several areas and trails remain closed as authorities work to determine who may still be unaccounted for.
00:45Officials are also asking anyone with information about hikers, backpackers or campers in the affected area to contact the Park
00:53Service.
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