Tucson hiker missing after flash flood at Zion National Park in Utah
A Tucson hiker has gone missing from Zion National Park in Utah after the National Park Service received reports that multiple hikers were swept off their feet by a flash flood in the Narrows near the Temple of Sinawava on Friday afternoon.
Late Friday evening, the National Park Service received a report that Jetal Agnihotri, a 29-year-old Tucson resident, was overdue from a trip to the Narrows.
In response to the report, park rangers monitored the river during the night and mobilized additional searchers early Saturday morning.
According to the National Park Service, more than 20 Zion Search and Rescue Team members were working in the Virgin River area searching for Agnihotri.
After receiving an initial report earlier in the day at 2:15 p.m., the National Park Service sent rangers to "assess the situation."
One hiker was transported to a hospital suffering injuries after being swept downstream several hundred yards near the Temple of Sinawava.
Several hikers were also found on high ground, isolated by high water up Riverside Walk. They were directed by park rangers to remain in place until the water receded, and they then were assisted to safety, said the National Park Service.
"Park rangers and other members of the Zion Search and Rescue Team responded quickly to this event, and we are continuing our efforts," said Jeff Bradybaugh, superintendent of Zion National Park.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Tucson hiker missing after flash flood at Zion National Park
