8 dead, many missing in Arizona flash-flood

Flash flooding that swept over a swimming hole near Payson, Arizona has left at least eight people dead with several still missing, authorities said late on Sunday. Sheriff’s office staff responded to an emergency call after the flooding at the Cold Springs Swimming Hole, said J Adam Shepherd of the Gila county sheriff’s office. “Eight individuals have been confirmed deceased and search operations continue for remaining missing individuals,” he said. A flash flood warning was in effect for southeast Arizona until Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service.