Arizona: Payson flash flooding deaths: 8 confirmed dead, 3 still missing

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Payson flash flooding deaths: 8 confirmed dead, 3 still missing
Seth Pines, Associated Press, Morgan Tanabe
8:11 AM, Jul 16, 2017
1 min ago
payson | northern arizona
Four people are confirmed dead after flash flooding at Cold Springs Swimming Hole

PAYSON, AZ - Eight people are dead following flash flooding at the Cold Springs Swimming Hole, north of Payson, according to the Gila County Sheriff's Office.

Meteorologists had issued a Flash Flood Warning surrounding a popular swimming area inside the Tonto National Forest before the water gushed into the narrow canyon.

Deputies say just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday they received a 911 call regarding a search and rescue operation around the swimming hole for missing individuals.

Continued: http://www.abc15.com/news/region-northern-az/payson/four-confirmed-dead-after-search-and-rescue-operation-at-cold-springs-swimming-hole

Arizona flash flood: Deadly deluge hits Payson swimmers

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.

Continued: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40627025

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