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More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing - AP News
A Texas chiropractor died in a flash flood at the Grand Canyon over the weekend, and two fellow hikers he traveled with remain missing, according to a joint statement from the three men's families. John Giusti and his friends had planned a two-night trip to the bottom of the canyon for fishing and exploring.
John Giusti and his friends had planned a two-night trip to the bottom of the canyon for fishing and exploring. The group spoke to their families Thursday, found their campsite Friday, and went silent after that. Search efforts are complicated by the possibility of more storms in the area, which could bring additional flash flooding to the canyon.
The Grand Canyon is one of the most remote stretches of backcountry in the country, where rescue operations take far longer than anywhere near a road. Flash floods there move fast and leave little warning, and the narrow corridors at the canyon floor give hikers almost nowhere to go when water rises.
For the families of these three men, the wait has stretched from a weekend trip into something far worse. Giusti was among two people confirmed dead in the flooding, with two others still unaccounted for and weather threatening to slow any search on the ground.
The trip was described by the families as a dream excursion the men had planned together, which makes the silence since Friday all the harder to sit with.
Common questions
What happened to the Texas hikers at the Grand Canyon?
- A Texas chiropractor died in a flash flood at the Grand Canyon over the weekend. He and two friends had planned a two-night trip to the canyon bottom for fishing and exploring. The group last contacted their families on Thursday, reached camp Friday, and went silent after that.
Why is the Grand Canyon search taking so long?
- The Grand Canyon is one of the most remote backcountry areas in the country, meaning rescues take far longer than anywhere near a road. Flash floods move fast with little warning, and more storms in the area could bring additional flooding, further complicating search efforts for the two missing hikers.
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