3 friends went hiking in the Grand Canyon. 1 died, 2 are still missing.
Summary
Flash floods hit the Grand Canyon, killing at least two people and leaving about 15 others missing. Among the dead is Dr. John Giusti from Texas, and two of his friends remain missing as rescue efforts continue despite bad weather.Key Facts
- Dr. John Giusti, a 46-year-old chiropractor from Texas, died in the flash floods.
- Two of his friends, Brent Rosenkranz and Timothy Allen Smith, are still missing.
- The three men were hiking near the bottom of the Grand Canyon, planning to fish and camp.
- Heavy rain caused flash floods in Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas over the weekend.
- About 61 people were rescued, mostly by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
- Continued rain and bad weather stopped helicopter rescue flights on Monday.
- Many missing hikers are foreign tourists, making communication difficult due to language barriers and poor cell service.
- The Grand Canyon area is remote with no roads; people travel on foot, by mule, or helicopter.
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