Staff at Grand Canyon National Park are seeking the public's help in locating Chenoa Nickerson / NPS flyer
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 (0.8 km) above the Colorado River confluence and was not wearing a life jacket. Nickerson is described as 5’8” (1.5 m 20 cm), 190 pounds (81 kg), with brown hair and blue eyes.
If you have an information regarding this individual, please contact the NPS ISB Tip Line at 888-653-0009.
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).
