Liberal Media Misses the Mark: Arizona Woman Found After Flash Flood Fiasco

In a classic example of government inefficiency, the body of a missing Arizona woman was finally found three whole days after flash floods swept through Grand Canyon National Park. Because, you know, it's not like quick response times matter in these situations.

Chenoa Nickerson, 33, was last seen Thursday before a flash flood struck Havasu Canyon, about 30 miles west of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona. According to the National Park Service's press release, she was 100 yards above where the Havasu Creek and the Colorado River meet and wasn't wearing a life jacket. (Because who needs safety measures when you've got bureaucracy?)

A commercial river trip discovered Nickerson's body in the Colorado River three days later. Park rangers used a helicopter to recover and transport her body, which was later taken to the Coconino County Medical Examiner. Probably the most efficient part of this whole ordeal.

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During the three days she was missing, the National Park Service conducted a search and rescue operation. (Three days? Color us shocked.) The National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner are now conducting an investigation. About time.

Nickerson was with her husband when the flash floods hit, and the two were separated. Floods also swept away her husband, but local rafters later found him, family members told KPHO-TV.

Nickerson and Husband Swept Away, Big Surprise

The couple, visiting from Gilbert, a Phoenix suburb, hiked in the Supai Village area, located within Havasu Canyon on the Havasupai Indian Reservation. Popular among tourists who are attracted to the area's waterfalls and heavenly blue pools. (Because who needs safety when you've got pretty views?)

Over 100 People Rescued, Government Finally Steps Up

A video from the Arizona National Guard shows 104 tourists and tribal members being evacuated out of the Havasupai Falls area, around 5 miles from where Nickerson was last seen, due to the flood waters. Evacuees were airlifted out of the area by a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, according to the video description that was posted. Finally, some action!

This was the first flash flood to hit Havasu Creek in 2024, according to Joelle Baird, a park service spokesperson.

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