NEW RIVER, AZ (AZFamily) — The body of a man who was swept away by floodwaters in the Agua Fria River has been found, ending a three-day search.

Christopher Couch, 53, was first reported missing on Sunday morning when someone called 911 to report that a car had been swept away by floodwaters.

Michael Pohlman said he was off-roading with Couch on Sunday, along with a group of off-roaders from a Facebook group called “Jeeps Plus Everyone!” which Couch created. He said it looked like Couch was trying to lead the group safely through a water crossing when conditions became dangerous.

“He was our leader. He was our chief. He was the go-to guy,” Pohlman said.

MCSO was called in to rescue the group. Pohlman said deputies were able to airlift Couch’s wife to safety, but Couch was swept

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