Fastrack · Body found in Grand Canyon identified as missing hiker Timothy Allen Smith.

Remains found Monday near Crystal Rapids in the Grand Canyon belong to Timothy Allen Smith, 53, his wife Carrie confirmed Thursday on Facebook. His death brings the toll from the Aug. 29 flash floods to three.

Smith, a pilot from Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming, was 53 at the time of his death.
His two companions — Brent Rosenkranz, 42, and John Giusti, 46 — were both from Granbury, Texas.
More than 80 people were rescued during the two-day deluge that began Aug. 29.
A second flash flood struck Bright Angel Creek and the Colorado River on Wednesday; no injuries were reported.

Why it matters: The three men were on a multiday hiking, fishing and camping trip near the canyon bottom when the floods hit around 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 29.

The flooding damaged the pipeline supplying water to the South Rim, halting all overnight lodging.
Rain fell on a North Rim burn area from a July 2025 wildfire, worsening runoff and flooding.

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Center coverage, 2 sources: The center presents the story as a factual closure to a weeks-long search, with equal weight given to the second flood and park recovery logistics.

CNCTV News3hBody found in Grand Canyon was missing hiker, wife says, bringing flood death toll to 3 WPWPXI Pittsburgh4hBody found in Grand Canyon was missing hiker, wife says, bringing flood death toll to 3

Left coverage, 2 sources: The left leads with the family's grief and the human toll, foregrounding Carrie Smith's Facebook statement and the ongoing infrastructure crisis for visitors.

CBS News1hBody of last Grand Canyon hiker missing in deadly flooding found, wife says: "We no longer have to wait"

The Independent3hBody found in Grand Canyon identified as missing pilot who vanished with two friends

Right coverage, 2 sources: The right centers on the family's loss and Smith's identity as a father and pilot, emphasizing Carrie Smith's emotional statement over infrastructure details.

New York Post3hTimothy Allen Smith's heartbroken wife confirms hiker's remains found in Grand Canyon weeks after vanishing in flash floods

Newsmax3hBody Found in Grand Canyon Was Missing Hiker, Wife Says, Bringing Flood Death Toll to 3

What’s next: Park Service officials expect to restore a reliable water supply within weeks, not months.

Many trails and lodging areas remain closed; hikers are advised to carry water or filtration devices.
Damage from Wednesday's second flash flood was still being assessed as of Thursday.
The National Park Service has not publicly confirmed the identification of Smith's remains — will it issue a formal statement?
Will the second flash flood on Wednesday set back the pipeline restoration timeline?