News Release

Search and Rescue Operations Underway for Missing Person Following Flash Flood at Havasu Creek

Missing Person Flyer for Chenoa Nickerson

News Release Date: August 23, 2024

Contact: Joelle Baird, 928-606-3154

Grand Canyon National Park is actively engaged in search and rescue operations following a flash flood that struck Havasu Creek on August 22, 2024.

The flash flood, which occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m., led to several hikers being stranded in the affected area. Rescue efforts began promptly, with an initial flight taking off before 3 p.m. to assist individuals stranded both below and above Beaver Falls.

Currently, there is one individual, Chenoa Nickerson, who is believed to be missing. Nickerson, a 33-year-old female from Gilbert, Arizona, was swept into Havasu Creek approximately 0.5 miles above the Colorado River confluence and was not wearing a life jacket. Nickerson is described as 5’8”, 190 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

If you have an information regarding this individual, please contact the NPS ISB Tip Line at [phone].

For further updates and information, please visit the Grand Canyon National Park website at: Emergency Information - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov).