Smith was one of three hikers swept away during monsoon flooding on August 29 that devastated Phantom Ranch and damaged critical water infrastructure serving the South Rim. His two companions, Brent Rosenkranz and John Giusti, were found earlier; over 80 people were rescued during the two-day deluge using night vision and permit tracking systems.
Last missing hiker from Grand Canyon flooding identified after three weeks
Three hikers died in the August 29 flash flooding: Timothy Allen Smith, Brent Rosenkranz, and John Giusti. Over 80 people required rescue during the disaster.