US Edition12-year-old boy swept away in Albemarle floodwaters believed to have been found dead
- Officials found the body of 12-year-old Jordan Sims on May 14 in Albemarle County, Virginia, after he was swept away by floodwaters the previous day.
- The discovery followed heavy rains and a flash flood on May 13 that caused rapidly rising water from a nearby creek to overtake a roadway where Sims was walking.
- Local agencies, including Albemarle County Fire Rescue and regional partners, conducted a multi-hour search and rescue operation before pausing overnight due to limited visibility and safety concerns.
- The fire rescue leader from Albemarle County described the outcome as devastating and expressed appreciation for the local and regional teams who conducted the search with dedication, professionalism, and compassion.
- This event highlights the severe impact of flash flooding in the region and prompted safety warnings and emergency responses across nearby states including Maryland and West Virginia.
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12-Year-Old Found Dead After Being Swept Away in Flash Flood Remembered as Always Having a 'Smile on His Face'
A body believed to belong to the seventh grader was found the morning after he went missingRicky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Flash flooding.Jordan Sims, the 12-year-old boy who went missing during a flash flood in Virginia on May 13, is believed to have died following the discovery of a bodyThe seventh grader "always had a smile on his face," said his aunt Heather BreedenHis aunt said Jordan went with his older sister to see the flood …
A child from VA was dragged by heavy rains and floods in several states
Authorities found the body of a 12-year-old boy who was dragged down the water on a Virginia highway during a storm system that also forced a dozen students to spend the night in a Maryland high school due to heavy rains that caused flooding in several states. A 911 caller reported Tuesday night that the boy was walking outside when he was dragged by the water that invaded the road from a nearby stream, Albemarle County Fire Rescue said in a soc…
Virginia Boy Swept Away as Heavy Rains and Flooding Hit Several States
WESTERNPORT, Md.—Officials found the body of a 12-year-old boy who was swept away by rushing water on a Virginia roadway during a storm system that also forced a dozen students to stay overnight at a Maryland high school due to heavy rains that led to flooding in several states. A 911 caller reported Tuesday night that the boy was walking outside when he was swept away by water that overtook the roadway from a nearby creek, Albemarle County Fire…
12-year-old boy swept away in Albemarle floodwaters believed to have been found dead
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to accurately reflect the name of the victim. ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The 12-year-old boy who was swept away by floodwaters in Albemarle County is believed to have been found dead Wednesday morning. According to Albemarle County Police, first responders found a body, whom they believe to be 12-year-old Jordan Sims, in the Newton Road area at around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14. At about 5:30…
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