![President Begaye and Vice President Nez encourage the public to remain safe during rainstorms and not attempt to cross flooded washes, like this one located west of Gallup. Photo Credit: Rick Abasta](/images/resized/images/news/2015/18_aug07/23_100_100.jpg)
CHINLE, Ariz.—A person who was swept away during flooding in Chinle on August 2 was found.
Jesse Delmar, executive director of Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety, said a female individual was swept away while inside her vehicle during flash flooding last night. The body was recovered earlier today.
“The female individual was recovered. We are concluding the search and rescue,” Delmar said. “Please be safe out there, don’t attempt to cross flooded areas.
He thanked division personnel, Arizona Department of Public Safety and community members who helped in the rescue and recovery efforts.
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