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Arizona flash flood: Deadly deluge hits Payson swimmers | |
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A deadly flash flood sparked by monsoon-like rains has swept through a swimming hole in the US state of Arizona. | |
Seven people have been killed, including two children, the Gila County Sheriff's office said. | |
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 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. |