Search efforts continue for last missing person in Grand Canyon National Park

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. (ABC4) — Search and rescue teams are still scouring Grand Canyon National Park for the one person still missing after devastating flash floods struck the area on August 29, resulting in two deaths and rescue operations for about 80 more people. The park says search teams are working in challenging conditions throughout the canyon and along the Colorado River. Aerial imagery is being collected by uncrewed aircraft to help those teams better understand the areas affected by floodwaters. Crews are also working to restore infrastructure in the canyon. Teams are evaluating the damage done to buildings in the Phantom Ranch area, while helicopter operations remove debris from the work camp. An update for the park's water use The park says there's good news along the south rim. Thanks to water conservation efforts, stored water is being used at half the normal rate, with daily water use dropping to 0.38 feet over the weekend. This is significant because the park has shut down potable water access near the Bright Angel Trail in an effort to conserve the South Rim's limited potable water supply. Floodwaters severely damaged the only water pipeline serving the park. Overnight visitors at Havasupai Gardens Campgrounds are being asked to either carry enough water to last their stay or be prepared to collect and treat water from natural sources. Grand Canyon National Park says it's grateful to the search and rescue personnel, partner agencies, park employees and community members who are working together through the park's response efforts.