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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported on Wednesday that authorities in Texas had discovered a white mini-van which was reportedly occupied by a family of six before it was swept away by flood waters during the height of Hurricane Harvey.
We are sad to report we have found a van inundated by Greens Bayou flooding while purportedly carrying 6 family members Sunday. #harvey pic.twitter.com/zFhS3J7fRC
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) August 30, 2017
The car had been submerged in water until Wednesday after it was lost in rescue efforts on Sunday.
Two adult bodies were reportedly visible within the car from spectators outside.
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“We are sad to report we have found a van inundated by Greens Bayou flooding while purportedly carrying 6 family members Sunday. #harvey,” the Harris County Sheriff’s Office wrote on Twitter on Wednesday.
Manuel Saldivar, Belia Saldivar; and great-grandchildren Devy, Dominic, Xavier and Daisy were inside the vehicle when it was overcome by flood water.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is expected to conduct a press release pertaining to the vehicle’s discovery on Wednesday
This story is developing.
