Missing Hiker's Body Recovered in Grand Canyon After Flash Flood

Recovery Details

The body of a missing hiker was found along the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon on Sunday after a flash flood.

The woman had been missing for three days after being swept away by a flash flood near Havasu Falls.

Search and rescue crews recovered the woman's body in the Havasupai tribe's territory.

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in the Grand Canyon area on Tuesday.

Up to three inches of rain fell in the town of Tusayan at the canyon's South Rim.

The flash flooding stranded several hikers in the canyon.

The National Park Service is investigating the incident.

The woman's identity has not been released.

The Grand Canyon National Park website advises hikers to be aware of potential flash flooding during heavy rainfall.