A heartbreaking tragedy has claimed the lives of married couple Cindy Bowers, 68, and Anthony Beringer, 59, who drowned Saturday afternoon while floating along Arizona’s Salt River in an inflatable kayak.
According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received an emergency call at approximately 1:30 p.m. reporting a man shouting for help and saying his wife could not swim in the lower Salt River.
In a tragic turn of events, both individuals went underwater, prompting an urgent search and rescue operation.
Details of the Salt River Drowning
Following the emergency call, search crews launched an extensive operation to locate the missing couple. The response included aerial units and an airboat as rescuers searched the river.
Authorities located Cindy at approximately 2:10 p.m. Anthony was found around 3 p.m. Both were pronounced dead.
The couple had been riding together in one inflatable kayak when the incident occurred. Neither was wearing a life jacket at the time of the tragedy.
The circumstances that led to both individuals going underwater remain under investigation.
A Tragic Loss for Family and Friends
The deaths of Cindy and Anthony have left their family members, friends, and loved ones facing an unimaginable loss.
As a married couple who shared their lives together, their sudden passing has made the tragedy especially heartbreaking for those who knew them. Their loved ones are now left with cherished memories and the difficult task of navigating life without them.
Their deaths also serve as a sobering reminder that conditions on rivers can become dangerous unexpectedly. Wearing a properly fitted life jacket is an important safety precaution, even for people who are confident swimmers or experienced around water.
Investigation Continues
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the drowning. Further details about what caused the couple to go underwater have not yet been established.
As their loved ones mourn, heartfelt condolences go out to everyone affected by this devastating loss.
May the memories of Cindy Bowers and Anthony Beringer remain close to the hearts of those who loved them, and may their family and friends find comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time.
