# Flash Flood Kills Texas Chiropractor in Grand Canyon; Others Missing

A flash flood in the Grand Canyon killed a Texas chiropractor and injured others, with more than a dozen people still missing.

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More than a dozen hikers, including two friends of the deceased chiropractor, remain missing in the Bright Angel Creek area. [^1]

The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person were found after a flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon on Saturday. [^2]

A third hiker, Timothy Smith, a 53-year-old pilot from Wyoming, remains missing as authorities search for him. [^3]

The bodies of John Giusti, a chiropractor from Texas, and Brent Rosenkranz, a 42-year-old martial arts studio owner, were recovered after sudden floods in the Grand Canyon. [^4]

Brent Rosenkranz, a 42-year-old martial arts studio owner, and Timothy Smith, a 53-year-old Wyoming pilot, remain missing. [^5]

John Giusti, a 53-year-old Texas chiropractor, died during the flood while on a planned trip with two friends. [^6]

Families of the missing men released a joint statement on Monday stating that searchers on air and ground are continuing to look for Rosenkranz and Smith. [^7]

Giusti and two friends, Brent Rosenkranz and Timothy Smith, were on a camping trip when they were last heard from by their families on Friday. [^8]

More than a dozen people remained missing following the flood in the Bright Angel Creek area of Grand Canyon National Park. [^9]

The flood damaged approximately 40% of the main water pipe supplying Grand Canyon Village, disrupting service for visitors and residents. [^10]

Authorities rescued nearly 80 people during the weekend, with 45 rescued on Saturday and 37 more on Sunday using night-vision equipment. [^11]

Brian Drapeaux, deputy director of the Grand Canyon National Park, stated that approximately 40% of the park's only water supply pipe is damaged. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. More than a dozen hikers, including two friends of the deceased chiropractor, remain missing in the Bright Angel Creek area. (wplg, News)
2. The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person were found after a flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon on Saturday. (wplg, News)
3. A third hiker, Timothy Smith, a 53-year-old pilot from Wyoming, remains missing as authorities search for him. (Primera Hora, News)
4. The bodies of John Giusti, a chiropractor from Texas, and Brent Rosenkranz, a 42-year-old martial arts studio owner, were recovered after sudden floods in the Grand Canyon. (Primera Hora, News)
5. Brent Rosenkranz, a 42-year-old martial arts studio owner, and Timothy Smith, a 53-year-old Wyoming pilot, remain missing. (wplg, News)
6. John Giusti, a 53-year-old Texas chiropractor, died during the flood while on a planned trip with two friends. (wplg, News)
7. Families of the missing men released a joint statement on Monday stating that searchers on air and ground are continuing to look for Rosenkranz and Smith. (MedpageToday, News)
8. Giusti and two friends, Brent Rosenkranz and Timothy Smith, were on a camping trip when they were last heard from by their families on Friday. (MedpageToday, News)
9. More than a dozen people remained missing following the flood in the Bright Angel Creek area of Grand Canyon National Park. (MedpageToday, News)
10. The flood damaged approximately 40% of the main water pipe supplying Grand Canyon Village, disrupting service for visitors and residents. (El Nuevo Día, News)
11. Authorities rescued nearly 80 people during the weekend, with 45 rescued on Saturday and 37 more on Sunday using night-vision equipment. (Primera Hora, News)
12. Brian Drapeaux, deputy director of the Grand Canyon National Park, stated that approximately 40% of the park's only water supply pipe is damaged. (Primera Hora, News)

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