ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — Search crews found the body believed to be that of 12-year-old Jordan Sims Wednesday morning, according to Albemarle County Fire Rescue.
"At approximately 8:45 a.m. on May 14, search crews in the area of Newtown Road located a deceased individual," the department shared on social media. "At this time, search efforts have concluded. The body recovered will be transported to the Medical Examiner's Office in Richmond for positive identification."
"This is a heartbreaking outcome, and our hearts are with the Sims' family and loved ones," Albemarle County Fire Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston said. "We are incredibly grateful to our local and regional partners who supported this search effort with urgency, professionalism, and care."
Sims was swept away by rushing floodwaters Tuesday evening.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Newtown Road and Valley Green Drive around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday after receiving a 911 call.
According to emergency officials, the caller said the boy was walking outside when he was swept away by rushing water that had overtaken the roadway from a nearby creek.
After more than three hours of water operations, first responders paused the search due to limited visibility in the overnight hours and safety concerns for rescue personnel.
The search resumed during daylight hours on Wednesday.
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