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Toddler’s remains found in river after disappearing during flash flood

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A devastating flash flood in the Delaware River has resulted in the tragic loss of a young girl and her mother, as well as the disappearance of her baby brother. The body of the two-year-old girl, believed to be Matilda Sheils, was recovered near a Philadelphia wastewater treatment plant. Her remains were found approximately 30 miles away from where she was swept away. Authorities are continuing their search for Matilda’s nine-month-old brother, Conrad. The recovery …

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Flash flooding kills five as crews scramble to find missing kids

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Neighbors in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, are grappling with the devastating aftermath of a flash flood that claimed the lives of five people. A 9-month-old boy and his 2-year-old sister are still missing. The tragedy unfolded when storms dumped over seven inches of rain in just 45 minutes, causing flash flooding in the area near General Washington Memorial Boulevard and Washington Crossing. As the deluge took over, three cars were swept away, with at least …

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