5-year-old boy found dead after being swept away in floodwaters, officials say

BURLESON, Texas. (KWTX/Gray News) - A 5-year-old boy was found dead after being swept away in floodwaters in Texas, according to officials.

At 1:53 a.m., a 911 call came in about a vehicle being stuck in the water.

The caller said two adults and one child got out of the vehicle and attempted to get on dry ground when all three were swept away, KWTX reported.

First responders went to the scene and started searching for the victims.

Officials said the adults were rescued at around 5:00 a.m. and taken to the hospital. However, the child was found dead in the water.

No additional information is available at this time.