Man found dead near Crystal Rapids after Grand Canyon flash flood

More than 20 people are missing or unaccounted for after a flash flood moved through Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday. Officials with the National Park Service requested the public's assistance Sunday, asking for information on anyone who might have been in the area. Authorities recovered the body of a 46-year-old man near Crystal Rapids along the Colorado River Sunday evening. The Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office was on scene. MORE | Flash Flood Warning issued for Kane County as storms move through Southern Utah It comes as Arizona and park officials work to evacuate the area and account for anyone who may have been there during the flash flood. "If you know of hikers/backpackers who were in the Bright Angel Creek corridor Aug.

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Scoop News DeskGrand Canyon · Published Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:34 AM UTCUpdated Monday, August 31, 2026 at 10:48 PM UTC

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29—or had a campground reservation there—please contact NPS Investigative Services Branch," officials said. Officials asked those who submit information to include the person's name, approximate location and plans, group size and clothing or backpack descriptions. ___ Man found dead near Crystal Rapids after Grand Canyon flash flood - KUTV.

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