Body of 10-year-old girl found after being swept away in Texas flood

BRENHAM, Texas — Rescue teams on Tuesday morning discovered the body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away by floodwaters in Brenham, Texas, approximately 75 miles west of Houston.

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Authorities reported that the girl was walking home from school with her sister on Monday when they attempted to cross a bridge. As they crossed, the water rapidly rose around them, sweeping one of the girls away.

Fire officials said a neighbor attempted to rescue the girl by jumping into the water and grabbing her, but the powerful current pulled her away.