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BARSTOW, Calif. - A desperate search is underway for a California toddler with special needs after his family's vehicle was swept away by flood waters in San Bernardino County.

What we know:

The incident occurred as the remnants of Tropical Storm Mario moved through Southern California.

Family members said around 7 p.m. Thursday, 26-year-old Brandon Padilla attempted to cross a flooded section of a road on Main Street, between Lenwood Road and Sweeten Lane. His son, 2-year-old Xavier Padilla, was also in the car.

(Leeanna Tackett)

When first responders found the car, Brandon Padilla was taken to an area hospital and has since been released. Meanwhile, Xavier has yet to be located.

Xavier had just celebrated his second birthday on Sept. 15. His aunt, Leeanna Tackett,

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