Woman's body pulled from creek after disappearing during flooding

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. — The body of a woman who was reported missing amid Wednesday night’s flooding was recovered Thursday in a creek in Bridgeville, police said.

Wendy Abbott, 64, of Upper St. Clair, was reported missing by a family member, police said. Her vehicle was found abandoned in the area of McLaughlin Run and Morrow roads.

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Abbott’s body was pulled Thursday morning from McLaughlin Run Creek, about a mile-and-a-half from her car. Police said she was an “apparent flood victim.”

Officials said they believe Abbott left her car after it got stuck in rising floodwaters and debris and attempted to walk home before being swept away.

Emergency management and law enforcement officials told Channel 11 Wednesday night's storms and damage were comparable to Hurricane Ivan back in 2004.

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