Spencer, Iowa floodingPhoto: KTIV
(Clay County, IA) -- The Clay County Iowa Sheriff's Office is confirming a man has died after his vehicle was swept away by flood waters near Spencer. The Sheriff's Office says they received a call June 22nd, about a vehicle trying to cross flood waters, from the Little Sioux River.
A witness told first responders the vehicle floated out of sight, prompting a search by Clay County, Spencer Police and the Iowa DNR, which used boats to search the area. Due to dangerous conditions recovery efforts were not attempted. June 24th, officials were able to recover Shulze's body.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office later learned the victim had been reported missing from Illinois days prior.