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Three women survive Grand Canyon flood after clinging to rock ledge for hours

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · 11dShare

Three women survived a dangerous flash flood in the Grand Canyon. They clung to a rock ledge for five hours while debris swept past. Separated briefly, each feared the others had been lost to the waters. A rescue helicopter eventually spotted the stranded hikers and brought them to safety. This survival occurred during a larger disaster which claimed other lives.

First report: Rescuers saved some 80 people in Grand Canyon floods that left 2 dead and 1 missing, officials say — timesfreepress.com, 13d