Search and Rescue Mission for Missing 2-Year-Old Xavier in Barstow
A significant search and rescue mission is currently underway in Barstow following a 2-year-old boy being swept away in flood waters on Main Street between Lenwood Road and Sweeten Lane. The incident took place around 7 p.m. Witnesses reported that a white sedan carrying an adult male and a young child was overwhelmed by fast-moving water while attempting to cross the flooded street. The adult male was rescued, but the child, identified as 2-year-old Xavier, remains missing. Search efforts involving air and ground teams, including a CHP helicopter, San Bernardino County Fire, Barstow Fire Department, and the California Highway Patrol, are ongoing.
The child, Xavier, is described as small, autistic, and nonverbal. His family is seeking assistance in locating him and has shared details about him on social media. The search operation, which began around 7 p.m., is still ongoing as of 11 p.m. Various agencies are involved in the search, and efforts are expected to continue into the next day. The incident occurred during a Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service for parts of southeast California, including Barstow and Fort Irwin. Further updates from official sources are anticipated to be provided on Friday.
The search and rescue operation in Barstow continues as authorities work to locate 2-year-old Xavier, who was swept away in flood waters on Main Street. The incident involved a white sedan carrying an adult male and the child, with the adult male being rescued but Xavier remaining missing. Search efforts, including air and ground teams, are ongoing, with multiple agencies involved in the operation. The child, who is autistic and nonverbal, is the focus of the search, and his family is seeking assistance from the public in locating him. The incident occurred during a Flood Watch issued by the National Weather Service for parts of southeast California. Further updates are expected to be provided by official sources on Friday.