Posted by Samuel on Wed 09th Jul, 2025 - tori.ng
A man and two children d!ed after being swept downstream, local officials confirmed on Tuesday evening.
A man and two children tragically lost their lives on Tuesday, July 8, after being swept away by floodwaters in Ruidoso, southern New Mexico, United States.
Up to 8.8cm (3.5in) of rain fell, causing the Ruidoso river to rise to an historic level.
A man and two children d!ed after being swept downstream, local officials confirmed on Tuesday evening.
Village of Ruidoso spokesperson Kerry Gladden told CBS search and rescue crews were still out in the field, and a hotline has been set up for people looking for missing family members.
Emergency crews in Ruidoso carried out at least 50 swift water rescues in the area, with residents urged to move to higher ground.
Three people had been treated for injuries at the local hospital, Ms Gladden said in a statement.
Social media footage captured by local artist Kaitlyn Carpenter showed at least one house being swept away by floodwaters, with Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford unable to confirm how many homes had been lost.
Speaking on a local radio station, Mr Crawford said: "It got ugly really quick".
The US National Weather Service (NWS) reported the water level of the Rio Ruidoso rose to 20ft (6 metres), a record high crest if confirmed.
Watch a video of the house being swept away below.