NEW RIVER, AZ (AZFamily) — First responders are still searching for a man swept away by floodwaters near New River on Sunday.
Around 10 a.m., someone called 911 to report that a car had been swept away by floodwaters in the Agua Fria River near Table Mesa and Interstate 17.
MCSO search and rescue teams, along with lake patrol and aviation units, immediately responded to the area. Despite the remote location, crews rescued the woman in the car. The man driving the car is still missing.
While crews were searching for the driver, they found a second vehicle being carried away in the flood. One of the deputies used a drone to find the two people who were in that car. MCSO says both people were able to get out of the vehicle safely and climb to the riverbank. From there, MCSO rescue crews used the helicopter to hoist them to safety.
“This incident is a powerful reminder of the danger of moving water—and the dedication of the men and women who respond when lives are on the line. Never attempt to cross flooded or flowing water. Stay aware. Stay safe,” MCSO wrote in a Facebook post.
Due to severe weather, MCSO said the search for the missing man will be called off until Monday morning.
See a spelling or grammatical error in our story? Please click here to report it.
Do you have a photo or video of a breaking news story? Send it to us here with a brief description.
Copyright 2025 KTVK/KPHO. All rights reserved.

source