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Arizona flash flood: Deadly deluge hits Payson swimmers | Arizona flash flood: Deadly deluge hits Payson swimmers |
(about 5 hours later) | |
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. | |
At least two of those who died were children, according to reports in local media. | |
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 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. | |
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. |