Faith Moore, 16, was found near the Verde River around 4pm on Wednesday
She was swept away by dangerous flooding during a monsoon in rural Arizona about 100 miles north of Phoenix on Saturday
Verde Valley and Cottonwood firefighters were called when Faith s car was stranded in about two-feet deep water at 9pm on Saturday
Faith was swept downstream while firefighters tried to rescue her from flooding
Body of Faith Moore found near Cottonwood 4 days after being washed away
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Body of teen swept away by floodwaters in Cottonwood area has been found
Faith Moore was swept away by floodwaters during monsoon weather over the weekend. After a four-day search, her body was found on July 28. FOX 10 s Irene Snyder reports.
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. - A large search effort in Yavapai County has been brought to a halt after deputies say the body of the teenager who was swept away by floodwaters on July 24 near Cottonwood has been found.
Cottonwood Police confirmed the identification of Faith Moore, 16, in a news conference on Wednesday night, saying the news was far from what they were hoping for.
16-year-old Faith Moore of Cottonwood
Credit courtesy Verde Valley Fire District The Yavapai County Sheriff s Office says the devices will allow searchers looking for Faith Moore to map the region and to plan next steps. The search continued Tuesday with personnel from multiple agencies and volunteers checking between where Moore’s car was found and downstream to the Verde River. Moore became stuck Saturday night at a low-water crossing before being swept downstream during a rescue attempt.
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COTTONWOOD At 6 a.m. Tuesday, about 150 volunteers checked in at Mingus Union High School in Cottonwood to start the third morning of searching for Faith Moore.
The school has become a command post for the search for Moore, who was swept away in floodwaters that quickly grew higher than 8 feet Saturday night.
In the parking lot of the high school on Tuesday, other community members dropped off food, water and other items for officials and volunteers. Many others checked in to help throughout the day, according to Chad Sinn from the Cottonwood Police Department.
Some volunteers searched along the wash where Moore went missing, while others stayed at the post to help direct those who were just coming in or leaving.
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