A rescue effort is underway for a 4-year-old Indiana boy who was swept away in a flooded creek Thursday evening, according to reports. Carroll County police responded to a call around 6 p.m. regarding a boy who had been swept in the strong currents of Deer Creek, said Lt. Dan Dulin of Natural Resources. Dulin said a witness on a bridge over Deer Creek saw the boy being carried downstream and notified authorities. Rescue officials would search until dark or conditions became too dangerous, Indianapolis’ WRTV reported. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPNatural resources officials said yesterday’s heavy rain has caused the creek to swell, resulting in a strong current.

Source: Fox News May 24, 2019 05:41 UTC