Body of missing Gilbert woman found after flash flooding hit Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK - Crews have recovered the body of an East Valley woman who was missing after she was swept away by flash flooding in the Grand Canyon.
The National Park Service says 33-year-old Chenoa Nickerson was swept into Havasu Creek after flash flooding hit the area on Aug. 22.
Nickerson was not wearing a life jacket when she was swept into the creek a half mile above the Colorado River confluence, officials said.
"The flash flood, which occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m., led to several hikers being stranded in the affected area," NPS said. "Rescue efforts began promptly, with an initial flight taking off before 3 p.m. to assist individuals stranded both below and above Beaver Falls."
NPS said Nickerson's body was found on Aug. 25.
Chenoa Nickerson: Gilbert woman's body found days after being swept away by Havasu Creek flooding
The body of missing hiker and Gilbert woman, Chenoa Nickerson, was found following flash flooding that took over Havasu Creek.