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Deadly flash flood hits Arizona swimmers Arizona flash flood: Deadly deluge hits Payson swimmers
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A deadly flash flood has swept through a swimming hole in the US state of Arizona. A deadly flash flood sparked by monsoon-like rains has swept through a swimming hole in the US state of Arizona.
Reports of the number of people killed vary, with some putting the figure at four, others at seven. Children are thought to be among the victims. Seven people have been killed, including two children, the Gila County Sheriff's office said.
A number of other people are reported to be missing. A search operation is under way for three people who are still missing.
The flash flood occurred at Cold Springs, near Payson, on Saturday afternoon, sweeping people down East Verde River.The flash flood occurred at Cold Springs, near Payson, on Saturday afternoon, sweeping people down East Verde River.
The Associated Press news agency quoted Water Wheel Fire and Medical District Fire Chief Ron Sattelmaier as saying that more than 100 people were in the swimming hole when water from a severe thunderstorm flooded the area. The Associated Press news agency quoted Whispering Pines District Fire Chief Ron Sattelmaier as saying that more than 100 people were in the swimming hole area when rainwater from a severe thunderstorm flooded it.
At least four people have been rescued from the water.At least four people have been rescued from the water.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood alert for much of Arizona until Monday evening, with more storms expected in the middle of next week.