Devastating Flash Flood in the Grand Canyon Saturday; Update 6pm Sunday

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6pm: The number of missing seems to have been lowered to 15. 


4:15 CDT:
The photo below, from the National Park Service, shows a footbridge carried downstream from the Bright Angel Campground as a result of yesterday's flood. 

From Phoenix's Arizona Republic:

From Flagstaff's Arizona Daily Sun:

4:43pm - National Park Service request for public assistance.
The sign says Phantom Ranger Station Entrance. 

Video of the flash flood, after the initial wave, as seen from above is here. 

I will update this story as more information becomes available.

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