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Two dead after Salt River drowning incident

Both men went underwater Wednesday evening and did not resurface
Sheep's crossing drowning
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Maricopa County Sheriff's Office say two men have died after they went underwater at the Salt River Wednesday evening.

Officials were called to the Sheep's Crossing Recreation Site around 5:40 p.m. for reports of a drowning.

Multiple people reportedly became "distressed in the water," including two who went under and did not resurface.

One of the victims was located on Wednesday and, despite advanced life-saving care, was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 27-year-old Mohammed Seleman Nasri.

On Saturday, MCSO confirmed the second man, 25-year-old Abdul Khaliqi, was found around 12 p.m.

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It's unclear what led to the incident at this time.