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Body Recovered in Search for 12-Year-Old Swept Away by Virginia Floodwaters

Authorities in Albemarle County believe the body found Wednesday morning is that of the missing child, with identification pending by the medical examiner.

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

  • A 12-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters Tuesday evening after a creek overflowed onto a roadway in rural Albemarle County, Virginia.
  • Search and rescue operations were conducted for three hours Tuesday before being paused due to low visibility and resumed Wednesday morning.
  • First responders recovered a body Wednesday believed to be the missing boy, though positive identification by the medical examiner is still pending.
  • Albemarle County Fire Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston expressed condolences to the family and gratitude to regional partners who assisted in the search.
  • Virginia has experienced significant rainfall this week, with additional storms forecasted, prompting ongoing flood warnings in the region.