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Eleven Rescued During Flooding At Bryce Canyon
By Utah News Staff · Originally published August 25, 2026 · 1 min read
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Eleven people were rescued after severe flooding trapped groups on trails at Bryce Canyon National Park. Two individuals were hospitalized for hypothermia while the remaining nine were treated at the scene.
Key takeaways
Eleven people were rescued from separate groups on trails at Bryce Canyon.
Two individuals were hospitalized with symptoms of hypothermia.
Lightning delayed rescue efforts in the canyon.
Highway 12 was temporarily closed but has reopened.
Eleven people were rescued after severe flooding trapped individuals at Bryce Canyon National Park. Two people were hospitalized following the incident, while nine others were treated and released at the scene.
Rescuers located four separate groups of adults stranded on different trails within the park. Officials stated that lightning initially prevented rescue crews from reaching the canyon. The flooding occurred between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. on August 25, 2026.
Highway 12 was temporarily closed during the rescue operation but has since reopened.
