Debris flow - flash flood at Tatahatso Beach, Grand Canyon, Arizona (7/14/2021)

On 14 July 2021, a torrential monsoon storm produced a debris flow that fell ~ 400 feet to Tatahatso Beach, Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Arizona. A group of whitewater rafters rapidly evacuated the beach as they were pelted by rock, mud, and rain, under conditions of extremely low visibility. Several people were seriously injured and there was one fatality. The entire party was evacuated to the South Rim by Grand Canyon National Park rangers on 15 July. Times are reported in MST | PDT. (Video snips captured by LA Robinson; edited by M. Conway)

[@manofthetombs]

Beautiful that this event is recorded in real time. Having never seen such an event before, it is quite awe inspiring.

[@brownjatt21]

Exactly, sucks for their camp but holy shit that is awesome.

[@shaneallred3884]

A trip you will never forget!

[@obito2575]

As destructive and sad the situation. You must admit nature is beautiful in its destruction.

[@Partywithtoms]

Thank God you were on a commercial trip and not private.

[@elendal]

> Several people were seriously injured and there was one fatality
I'm not sure if the commercial guides were of any help...

[@mtbzen]

Why would they setup camp where it’s known that the flow can occur like that?
I know the beach is convenient, but there is a reason it’s like that…

[@elendal]

So crazy.

[@luich2275]

They are only showing how the canyon was form

[@nicholaskennedy4310]

3 Rules of Camping:
Keep your Powder Dry
Keep Your Top Knot Tight
NO CAMPING!!

[@ianmellors7061]

sorry for everyone involved

[@victorjcano]

WOWSER, THAT WOULD CERTAINLY RUIN YOU DAY, DAMN LUCKY THEY SURVIVED ALTHOUGH I GUESS ONE PERSON DIDN'T