Missing Brenham girl found dead in Higgins Branch
- A 10-year-old Brenham Elementary student, Devah Woods, was swept away by rapidly rising floodwaters near Fireman's Park on Monday afternoon in Brenham, Texas.
- The incident occurred due to severe storms that drenched the region last week, causing widespread flooding and flood watches across Texas and nearby states.
- Rescue teams, including swift water units and drones, searched overnight and into Tuesday morning, but despite attempts by neighbors and a police officer, Devah was carried away by fast currents.
- Authorities recovered Devah’s body about 1.2 miles from the initial site at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, with officials expressing sympathy and Brenham Elementary offering support to students and staff.
- The event highlights ongoing severe weather threats to southeastern Texas and has deeply affected the close-knit Brenham community, prompting calls for continued prayers and support for the family.
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Rescue Crews Recover Body of 10-Year-Old Girl Swept Away by Texas Floodwaters
The body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away by surging floodwaters in Brenham, Texas has been found, as severe weather continues to threaten southeastern Texas and the Gulf Coast. Devah Woods, a third-grade student at Brenham Elementary School, disappeared Monday afternoon while walking home from school with her sister. Around 4 p.m., the sisters encountered rapidly rising waters from a creek, according to Melinda Gordon, a spokesperson fo…
Missing Brenham girl found dead in Higgins Branch
Brenham, Tx (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The missing girl in Brenham has been found, and she has passed away. The Brenham Independent School District said early Tuesday afternoon that third-grade Brenham Elementary student Devah Woods was reported missing following Monday’s severe weather. Our hearts are broken for Devah’s family, and we ask that you continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this unimaginably difficult time. Brenham Indep…

Fire chief confirms that the body of a 10-year-old girl swept away in Texas floods has been recovered (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that the police chief confirmed the body was recovered)
Fire chief confirms that the body of a 10-year-old girl swept away in Texas floods has been recovered (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that the police chief confirmed the body was recovered).
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