“2-year-old Girl’s Body Pulled from Delaware River, Believed to be Missing Flood Victim”

The body of a 2-year-old girl was found in the Delaware River, and authorities strongly believe that it is the missing girl from the Buck County flooding incident. The child was pronounced deceased by the police on Friday evening, but further identification is still pending.

According to the Upper Makefield Police Department, the girl was discovered in the water after they received a call. She was recovered by a boat and transported to the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office. Based on the physical description of the child and the clothing found on her, authorities strongly believe that she is 2-year-old Mattie Sheils. An autopsy will be conducted on Saturday morning to confirm her identity.

The discovery of the girl’s body has brought intense emotions not only to her family but also to the first responders and the community. The police expressed their gratitude for the 911 callers who spotted the child and for the Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments for their assistance in bringing her home. They also asked for respect and privacy for the Sheils and Seley families as they process this tragic event.

The search for another missing child, 9-month-old Conrad, will resume on Saturday. The public has shown overwhelming support, love, and concern for all the families affected by the flooding. Their words of encouragement and offers to help have not gone unheard and have touched everyone involved.

The Buck County flooding has claimed the lives of five people, including the missing children’s mother. The Sheils family was visiting the area from Charleston, South Carolina when they became trapped in the floodwaters. The other victims have been identified as Enzo Depiero, Susan Barnhart, Yuko Love, and Linda Depiero.

As the community mourns the loss of these lives, they stand united in offering support and assistance to the affected families during this difficult time..