The park remains open for day use, but only dry camping is permitted as available water remains scarce

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Flash flooding on Aug. 29 caused extensive damage to Grand Canyon infrastructure, including footbridges and the water supply system

All park hotels and overnight accommodations are closed indefinitely, but day use and some services remain available

So far, two bodies have been recovered, with 15 people still unaccounted for as search and recovery efforts continue

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced all hotel accommodations located within Grand Canyon National Park have closed as the area continues to grapple with…

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