Two die from flooding in eastern Oklahoma

Flooding takes a deadly toll in Oklahoma. Two campers near Lee Creek in Sequoyah County were swept away and killed. <br><br>Rescue crews recovered the body of an 82-year-old man Sunday about a quarter-mile

Monday, April 26th 2004, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

Flooding takes a deadly toll in Oklahoma. Two campers near Lee Creek in Sequoyah County were swept away and killed.

Rescue crews recovered the body of an 82-year-old man Sunday about a quarter-mile downstream from his campsite. He was among three campers who set up on private property along the creek when severe weather hit.

The body of a 50-year-old woman was found late Saturday night. A 25-year-old man was found hanging onto a branch.

Other parks and campsites are underwater along the Illinois River. A stretch of state Highway 10 north of Tahlequah was shut down. Parts of the Illinois have receded below flood stage.

The Neosho River near Miami is expected to crest Monday afternoon.