Body of man swept away by floodwaters found in Flagstaff

The body of a man who was swept away by floodwaters in Flagstaff on Sunday evening was found Monday morning, authorities said.

Emergency crews responded to a call about a possible drowning near South Malpais Lane and West Clay Avenue about 6 p.m. Sunday, according to the Flagstaff Police Department.

Witnesses said a man lost his footing, fell into fast-moving water and never resurfaced.

The police and fire departments launched a search operation.

An unresponsive man was found near East Ellery Avenue and South W.C. Riles Street about 5:30 a.m. Monday.

Authorities determined it was the man who was swept away in floodwaters Sunday. He was identified as 73-year-old Williams Singavarapu of New York.

The drowning incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the police department at 928-774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.

Widespread storm activity and flooding over the weekend prompted highway closures and evacuations across Arizona.

Flagstaff rescue crews pulled people out of the water in at least six water rescues Sunday.

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