Oh, Great! Another Flash Flood Claims a Life in Grand Canyon

In a shocking display of nature's utter gall, the body of Chenoa Nickerson, 33, was found Sunday after flash floods swept through Grand Canyon National Park. Because, you know, global warming is just a myth perpetuated by those pesky scientists.

Nickerson was last seen Thursday before a flash flood struck Havasu Canyon, about 30 miles west of Grand Canyon Village, Arizona. She was 100 yards above where the Havasu Creek and the Colorado River meet, and—in a move that screams "safety third"—she wasn't wearing a life jacket, according to the National Park Service's press release.

A commercial river trip discovered Nickerson's body in the Colorado River three days after she went missing. Park rangers used a helicopter to recover and transport her body, which was later taken to the Coconino County Medical Examiner. Hooray for small government efficiencies!

Mosquitos limit the outdoors: Massachusetts towns warn about rare, lethal mosquito-borne virus: 'Take extra precautions'

During the three days she was missing, the National Park Service conducted a search and rescue operation. Because apparently, some people still care about human life.

The National Park Service and the Coconino County Medical Examiner are conducting an investigation. Let's hope they blame climate change.

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, reports say

The couple, who was visiting the area from Gilbert, a Phoenix suburb, hiked in the Supai Village area, located within Havasu Canyon on the Havasupai Indian Reservation.

The area is popular among tourists who are attracted to the area's waterfalls and heavenly blue pools. Because nothing says "perfect vacation" like potential flash floods and death.

100 people needed to be rescued

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. Why walk when you can fly in style?

This was the first flash flood to hit Havasu Creek in 2024, according to Joelle Baird, a park service spokesperson. Better luck next year, folks!

Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. She has covered various topics, from local businesses and government in her hometown, Miami, to tech and pop culture. You can connect with her on LinkedIn or follow her on X, formerly Twitter , Instagram and TikTok : @juliamariegz