FRANKFORT, Kentucky — A 9-year-old boy in Kentucky died after being swept away by floodwaters on Friday, according to TV stations WLKY and LEX18.
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The incident happened around 6:30 a.m. in Frankfort as the child was walking to the bus stop.
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The Franklin County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 9-year-old Gabriel Andrews, both stations reported.
After around 2 hours of searching, authorities found Andrews’ body approximately a half mile from where he was swept away.
Neighbors told both stations that first responders focused on nearby storm drains during the search.
He was a student in the Franklin County School District.
“My heart breaks for the family. And I hope everyone joins Britainy and I in praying for this family after such an unimaginable loss. It sadly underscores just how dangerous floodwaters can be,” Kentucky Governor Andy Besheer said during a news conference.
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