BREAKING: WATER RESCUE #6- Another Possible Drowning in Flagstaff
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Incident Status
- Dispatch
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- On Scene
- Cleared
Original Report
At 6:47 PM Sunday evening, Flagstaff Police and Flagstaff Fire Department were searching the ravine that runs across Milton in an area near Natural Grocers for a male from India that was seen going under the water and has not resurfaced. Several Officers are searching the area. Updates will be below.
Live Updates 4
Incident closed because no new updates were posted within 20 minutes.
From the Flagstaff Police Department:
"FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Flagstaff Police Department and Flagstaff Fire Department are searching for a man who disappeared into floodwaters this evening near South Malpais Lane and West Clay Avenue.
At approximately 5:57 p.m., emergency crews were dispatched to the area after a report that a man lost his footing near fast-moving water, fell in, and was not seen resurfacing.
Emergency personnel are actively searching the area using all available resources. The public is asked to stay away from the search area so crews can work safely and without interruption.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist the search is asked to contact the Flagstaff Police Department at 928-774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.
Public Safety Reminder:
Due to ongoing severe weather, the City of Flagstaff urges residents to stay home and avoid travel. Floodwaters can be deeper and faster than they appear, and as little as six inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet. Residents should never walk, drive, or play in or near flowing water.
Updates on road closures, weather conditions, and this incident will be shared as information becomes available. Residents can monitor current conditions at flagstaff.az.gov and on City’s official social media channels."
We are still closely monitoring radio traffic and on scene reports. No further information has been given.
Officers are using poles in the deep water to search for the victim.
Officers say the missing man was last near the Drury Inn. Tall slender dark skinned male. with white beard.
