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Grand Canyon Flash Flood Kills Two, Leaves One Missing

9/2/2026

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Flash Flood Kills

A flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon killed two hikers and left a third missing on August 29, 2026.
The deceased were Dr. John Giusti, 46, a Texas chiropractor, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42, a martial-arts studio owner.
More than 60 people were airlifted and at least 80 rescued after the flood.
The flood destroyed footbridges, campsites, trails, and the park’s only water pipeline.

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Giusti Family Support

Whipple City Family Chiropractic, which announced donations at its Greenwich and Cambridge offices, will accept donations for Dr. John Giusti’s family.
Giusti’s wife, Janet, called him a devoted father of three and a “real-life superhero.”
Rosenkranz’s wife, Elisha, noted his 21-year marriage and work as a youth mentor and church “baby whisperer.”
Families urged prayers and thanked search-and-rescue personnel for their efforts.

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Flash Flood Kills

A flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon killed two hikers and left a third missing on August 29, 2026.
The deceased were Dr. John Giusti, 46, a Texas chiropractor, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42, a martial-arts studio owner.
More than 60 people were airlifted and at least 80 rescued after the flood.
The flood destroyed footbridges, campsites, trails, and the park’s only water pipeline.

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