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Arizona flash flood: Deadly deluge hits Payson swimmers 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. A deadly flash flood sparked by monsoon-like rains has swept through a swimming hole in the US state of Arizona, killing at least eight people.
Seven people have been killed, including two children, the Gila County Sheriff's office said. At least two of those who died were children, according to reports in local media.
A search operation is under way for three people who are still missing. A search operation is under way for 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. The Payson Fire Department said that multiple forest fires in recent months had created piles of debris that burst down a creek and through the swimming hole.
At least four people have been rescued from the water. But it was not raining in the area where people were swimming.
At least four people have been rescued from the water and treated for hypothermia.
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.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.