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Family identifies Texas man among those killed in Grand Canyon flood as rescuers search for missing
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points : A flash flood caused damage and loss of life, with bodies found after the incident. Heavy rain led to severe conditions, prompting emergency water restrictions for residents.
From Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz.: A flash flood caused damage and loss of life, with bodies found after the incident. Heavy rain led to severe conditions, prompting emergency water restrictions for residents. Tourists were barred from staying in lodges and hotels due to the flooding.
More than a dozen hikers are missing, including some on a trip with a friend who was a chiropractor from Texas. The flood occurred in an area popular with visitors, with many people hiking there every year.
Further details about the incident and the search for missing hikers are available from the source.
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Category: parks Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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