Tragic End to Search for Missing Man in Flagstaff Floodwaters
A search effort in Flagstaff, Arizona, has concluded with the discovery of a missing man who vanished in the swift floodwaters near the city’s downtown area. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, prompting an immediate response from local emergency teams.
Flagstaff police and fire personnel were dispatched to the Southside neighborhood, specifically at South Malpais Lane and West Clay Ave., following reports of a man swept away by the fast-moving waters. The man, identified as 73-year-old Williams Singavarapu from New York, did not reappear after falling into the flood.
Rescue teams worked through the night to locate Singavarapu. Their search efforts culminated early Monday morning when his body was discovered near East Ellery Ave. and South W.C. Riles Street, approximately a mile from the initial incident site. The time of recovery was shortly before 5:30 a.m.
The circumstances leading to Singavarapu’s death are still under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information or who witnessed the event to reach out. Contact the Flagstaff Police Department at 928-774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.
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