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Beaumont Community Welcomes Home Final Flood Victim in Solemn Procession

The procession for Aidan Heartfield concludes the search for the final missing victim, underscoring community solidarity in Beaumont.

Aidan Heartfield is the final Beaumont resident to be recovered from the flooding, police said.
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Overview

  • Aidan Heartfield’s body was recovered on July 12, marking the end of the week-long search for four friends swept away by July 4th flash floods in Hunt, Texas.
  • The Beaumont Police Department led a solemn procession on July 13 to transport Heartfield’s remains from San Antonio to Broussard’s Mortuary.
  • Community members lined Highway 90 and Calder Avenue to honor Heartfield’s life and support his family during the homecoming ceremony.
  • Search teams had previously recovered the bodies of Ella Cahill, Reese Manchaca and Joyce Badon in the days following the deluge.
  • As families prepare memorial services, local officials are coordinating aid and assessing flood risks to bolster community recovery.