A Texas chiropractor is among dead from Grand Canyon flooding, two of his fellow hikers still missing, family says

(AP) — A Texas chiropractor is among dead from Grand Canyon flooding, two of his fellow hikers still missing, family says. (AP) — The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person have been found after a major weekend flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, and forecasters warned more flooding was possible as heavy rain shrouded the canyon walls.Saturday’s flash flood severely damaged the only water pipeline into the canyon. Officials barred tourists from staying at lodges and hotels inside Grand Canyon National Park and issued emergency water restrictions for year-round residents.More than a dozen hikers, including two on a dream trip with their chiropractor friend, remain missing Monday following waves of rain in the Bright Angel Creek area of the tourist destination that hosts 4.4 million visitors a year.The flood threatened people who hike far into the Grand CanyonThe flood happened deep in the canyon near where the Colorado River flows, around popular lodges and camping areas where people hiking from one rim of the Grand Canyon to the other stop for the night.Scores of visitors had to be evacuated from the area by helicopter.

They talked of a massive deluge and rangers warning of rockslides, and saw huge pools of logs and debris rolling down the river as they stood nearby awaiting rescue.Hiker Daniel Evans said it rained several times before the worst 30-minute downpour Saturday afternoon. He had been planning to rest through the hot day and spend the night near the hard-hit Bright Angel campground area.Earlier, rangers told him it looked to be safe. Then, as the rain poured, they told him it was time to go.

He thought of Nepal and the massive floods and landslides that poured down mountain valleys last week.“The entire time it was raining — the entire time I’m going through all this and packing — I’m just keeping my eyes upstream, just praying that a wall of water isn’t coming toward us,” Evans said.One hiker killed is identified as rescuers search for his friendsThe family of John Giusti, 53, said the Texas chiropractor set out Thursday on a trip he dreamed of with two buddies — spending two nights at the bottom of the canyon fishing and hiking.They spoke to their families Thursday and found their campsite Friday. They have not been heard from since, the three families said in a joint statement released Monday.Searchers on the air and ground continue to look for Texas martial arts studio owner Brent Rosenkranz, 42, and…