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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, killing at least eight people. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| "A large family group was down by the river recreating," said Sergeant David Horning from the Gila County sheriff's office. | |
| "It's a recreation area that a lot of people come up to - and the flash flood came through and washed 14 people away from the camp." | |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |