MISSING CHILD ALERT – 2-Year-Old Xavier Padilla Still Missing After Floodwaters Sweep Family Vehicle

MISSING CHILD ALERT – 2-Year-Old Xavier Padilla Still Missing After Floodwaters Sweep Family Vehicle

Authorities and volunteers are searching for 2-year-old Xavier Padilla, who disappeared after his family’s vehicle was swept away by powerful floodwaters in Barstow, California, on September 18.

According to officials, Xavier’s father, Brandon Padilla, was rescued from the rushing water and hospitalized. However, Xavier, who has autism and had just celebrated his second birthday earlier this week, has not been found.

Search crews, including local first responders, rescue teams, and community volunteers, are combing the area with boats, drones, and tracking dogs in hopes of locating the missing child. Authorities say the conditions remain challenging due to unstable terrain and ongoing flood risks, but the effort continues around the clock.

Family members have asked the public to keep Xavier in their thoughts and to share his story widely in hopes of reaching anyone who may have information about his possible whereabouts.

If you have any information that could assist search and rescue efforts, contact the Barstow Police Department immediately.

Xavier’s disappearance has shaken the community, highlighting the devastating risks of flash flooding in California. Local residents have begun organizing vigils and support drives for the Padilla family as the search enters its critical stages.