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Cómo un pintoresco rincón en el fondo del Gran Cañón se convirtió en epicentro de una destrucción mortal
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points Excursionists and campers near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch had to run for their lives. Torrents of water swept through a remote area, transforming peaceful streams into violent torrents.
Torrents of water swept through a remote area, transforming peaceful streams into violent torrents. Excursionists and campers near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch had to run for their lives. The sudden flooding destroyed pedestrian bridges and camps, claiming at least two lives, with one person still unaccounted for.
Many more were endangered by the fast-moving muddy water. The flooding was triggered by heavy rainfall, which turned majestic slopes into furious waterfalls.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding the flooding and its impact on those in the area.
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Category: parks Published: September 1, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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