Exclusive: Months before August’s deadly flash flood killed at least two hikers and forced the rescues of about 80 others, current and former officials say they warned that the fire-ravaged North Kaibab Trail posed safety risks. It reopened anyway. https://wapo.st/
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Current and former officials warned about safety risks on the North Kaibab Trail months before a deadly flash flood. The trail had been damaged by fire. Despite these warnings, the trail reopened.
A flash flood in August resulted in the deaths of at least two hikers and the rescue of about 80 others. The warnings from officials had highlighted the potential dangers of the fire-ravaged trail.
Further details about the incident and the warnings are available from the source. The trail's reopening despite safety concerns has raised questions about the decisions made prior to the flash flood.
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