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Body Believed to Be Missing 12-Year-Old Recovered After Virginia Flooding

Authorities in Albemarle County found a body believed to be Jordan Sims, swept away by floodwaters, as severe storms continue to batter the region.

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A body found in Virginia on March 14 is believed to be a missing 12-year-old boy who was swept away in floodwaters, authorities said.
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Overview

  • Jordan Sims, a 12-year-old boy, was swept away by floodwaters on May 13 while walking near a flooded roadway in Albemarle County, Virginia.
  • Search efforts were paused after three hours on Tuesday evening due to limited visibility and resumed the following morning.
  • A body believed to be Jordan Sims was recovered by first responders on Wednesday morning; positive identification by the medical examiner is still pending.
  • Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin expressed condolences to the Sims family and urged residents to remain vigilant as heavy rains and flood risks persist.
  • The flooding is part of a severe weather pattern affecting multiple states, prompting emergency declarations in Virginia and West Virginia and widespread regional impacts.