Houston Police Find Van That Was Swept Away With Family of 6

Houston Police Find Van That Was Swept Away With Family of 6
Harris County Sheriff's Office
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Houston police have found the van that was swept away days ago with four children and their two grandparents inside.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported the discovery on Twitter on Wednesday of a white van partially submerged in muddy water.

“We are sad to report we have found a van inundated by Greens Bayou flooding while purportedly carrying 6 family members Sunday,” the message from the department said.

A medical examiner was at the scene around 2 p.m. waiting to confirm the identities of the people inside the car, according to NBC. Divers were en route to recover the bodies and chaplains were on the way to console the family watching from a nearby bridge.

(Photo courtesy Virginia Saldivar)
Photo courtesy Virginia Saldivar