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Grand Canyon Floods Force Evacuations | Lafayette Louisiana News
Flash floods slammed the Grand Canyon this weekend, sending torrents of water, boulders, and debris crashing into the Colorado River—forcing evacuations of over 60 people from Phantom Ranch and shutting down the park’s only water pipeline. Overnight stays are now banned, and residents are urged to conserve water. Hikers near Bright Angel Creek witnessed surreal waterfalls and mudslides, with one group narrowly escaping a four-foot wall of debris by climbing into cacti before being rescued by helicopter. Popular spots like Bright Angel Campground and Phantom Ranch remain closed, and rafting…
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