Flash Floods in the Grand Canyon: Recovery Efforts Continue

Flash Floods Claim Lives in the Grand Canyon

Search and rescue teams have found the bodies of two individuals after severe flash floods hit the Grand Canyon this weekend. The National Park Service reports that over a dozen people are still unaccounted for. As a precaution, lodges and hotels within the park have been closed. More rain and potential flooding remain a concern for the area.

Impact on the Area

The unexpected floods have disrupted the lives of visitors and residents in the region. Authorities continue to warn of possible weather hazards and urge caution for anyone nearby.

Reporter Background: Ali Rogin

Ali Rogin, a correspondent for the PBS News Hour, covered this tragic event. Rogin is acclaimed for her journalism, having earned a Peabody Award in 2021 for her reporting on the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her credentials also include two Edward R. Murrow Awards, and participation in several Emmy-nominated teams. Her notable coverage spans events like the fall of ISIS in 2020, the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017, President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2014, and the 2010 midterm elections.

Producer Background: Solveig Rennan Sandbulte

Produce Solveig Rennan Sandbulte, who also contributed to this report, works on national affairs for PBS News Hour and Horizons. Her efforts support comprehensive coverage of significant national events.