AUSTIN, Texas — Travis County officials deployed a cadaver dog to the Sandy Creek neighborhood following reports of a decomposition smell in the area.

A Travis County spokesperson said on Sunday, officials were informed by a community member that there was a decomposition smell coming from the Sandy Creek Bridge area. Travis County Andy Brown directed a search dog and handler to the area to investigate Sunday afternoon.

The dog and handler returned Monday at 7 a.m., and an excavator was also brought in to eliminate debris.

After several hours of searching, the county spokesperson said no remains – human or animal – were found. There was still an odor, but the dog never alerted it.

As of Monday morning, the search has ended.

The Sandy Creek area was greatly affected by flooding that h

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