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Texas Flood Victim’s Remains Return to Beaumont, Concluding Week-Long Search

The police-escorted procession delivering his remains to Beaumont paves the way for his family to begin mourning.

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, completing the search for the four friends swept away by flash floods during the July 4 weekend in Hunt, Texas.
  • His remains departed San Antonio at 11:30 a.m. Sunday under a police escort and arrived in Beaumont later that afternoon.
  • Hundreds of residents lined Highway 90, 11th Street and Calder Avenue to pay respects to the Trinity University marketing major and Beaumont native.
  • Search teams had previously recovered the bodies of Ella Cahill, Reese Manchaca and Joyce Badon, and Heartfield’s recovery marks the final victim located from the deadly floods.
  • With search efforts concluded, Heartfield’s family and community are turning their attention to mourning ceremonies and memorial preparations in Beaumont.