When nature unwraps its wild and violent ways, humans are wise to get out of the way—and in a hurry. That was the case Saturday, as the bounds of Arizona’s Havasupai Creek were ravaged by massive flooding, forcing over a hundred tourists to be rescued from Havasu Canyon in Grand Canyon National Park by National Guardsmen. Unfortunately, one woman who was hiking remains missing at this hour.
BREAKING: Catastrophic flooding has cut off all access to Supai and Havasupai Falls. The tribal council has decided to close their lands. Gov. Hobbs has activated the national guard to assist. Hundreds of hikers are still stranded. Watch at 5 for the latest.@FOX10Phoenix pic.twitter.com/2LJ3Zhi9aJ
— Trenton Hooker (@trentonhooker) August 24, 2024
KPNX-TV reported on the situation Sunday morning:
COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — The Arizona National Guard was able to help rescue more than 100 people…