Tucson Fire and multiple agencies responded to swift water rescues along the Santa Cruz Wash near Interstate 19 and Ajo Way on Wednesday after 11 people were swept into the water.
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Deputy fire chief lays safety tips after 11 people swept into Santa Cruz River in Tucson swift water rescue
Thursday morning, Tucson Police found the body of a woman on the banks of the Santa Cruz River near Silverlake Road. She has been identified as 44-year-old Tiffanie A. Miguel.
Tucson police have not confirmed if Miguel’s death is connected to the flooding.
Tucson Fire found 8 people stranded at the exit of a concrete tunnel Wednesday afternoon. Three other people were swept away before crews arrived. Firefighters pulled 2 of them from the water using throw bags and used a ladder and a rescue ring to save the 8 stranded people…