GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, AZ — Searchers have recovered the bodies of a Texas chiropractor and a lifelong martial artist after a powerful flash flood raced through the Grand Canyon, officials said Monday. One other person remains missing, and about 80 people were rescued over the weekend as crews responded to the flooding.

The flood damaged Bright Angel Canyon and forced the park to cut water service, adding another complication for visitors and staff. Officials said the stormwater rushed into the Colorado River, leaving behind widespread damage in a remote part of the park.

Bodies recovered after weekend flooding in Bright Angel Canyon

Authorities said the two people whose bodies were found were a Texas chiropractor and a lifelong martial artist. Their names were not immediately released in the information available Monday.

The flooding hit Bright Angel Canyon, one of the park’s well-known routes, and sent a surge of water toward the Colorado River. The recovery comes after a weekend operation in which rescuers worked to reach stranded people and account for those caught in the flood zone.

Officials have not said exactly when the two bodies were recovered, only that the remains were found after the flash flood moved through the canyon.

One person still unaccounted for as search efforts continue

After the weekend rescue operation, one person was still missing Monday. Officials did not say who that person is or provide details about the circumstances of the disappearance.

The flash flood prompted a large response in and around Grand Canyon National Park, with about 80 people brought to safety. The search and rescue work reflected how quickly conditions changed in the canyon after the flooding began.

Because the area was hit by sudden floodwaters, officials were still trying to determine the full extent of the impact and whether more people needed assistance.

Water service cut in the park after storm damage

The flood also disrupted park operations by cutting water service. Officials said the damage affected infrastructure tied to the canyon area, though they did not give a timeline for restoration.

Water outages can complicate both visitor services and emergency operations in a national park, especially after a major weather event. In this case, the flooding left park officials dealing with both recovery and utility problems at the same time.

Bright Angel Canyon runs into the Colorado River, and the flood’s path through that drainage underscored how quickly water can move through steep canyon terrain.

Grand Canyon weather risks and rescue challenges

Flash floods are a known danger in canyon country because fast-moving water can build with little warning. The Grand Canyon’s steep terrain and narrow drainages can send water rushing into low-lying areas before visitors have much time to react.

Monday’s update showed the scale of the emergency response after the weekend storm, with rescuers accounting for dozens of people and continuing to look for the missing person. The event also highlighted how a flood in a remote section of the park can quickly affect safety, transportation and basic services.

Officials did not release additional details Monday about the weather conditions that triggered the flood.

What officials said Monday about the Grand Canyon flood

As of Monday, the confirmed toll stood at two dead, one missing and about 80 rescued. That summary captured the immediate human cost of the flooding and the ongoing work still ahead for park responders.

Officials did not say how long the search would continue or when park utilities might be back to normal. They also did not provide new information about the identities of the missing person or the recovery of the two bodies.

The Grand Canyon National Park response remained focused on accounting for everyone affected and restoring services in the flood-damaged area.