2 bodies, vehicle found after California family's SUV went into river

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Monday, April 16, 2018
2 bodies, vehicle found after California family's SUV went into river
Two bodies have been found in the search for a missing Southern California family after their SUV plunged into a Northern California river.

LEGGETT, Calif. (KGO) -- Two bodies have been found in the search for a missing Southern California family after their SUV plunged into a Northern California river.

The Thottapilly family was on a road trip from Oregon to San Jose when their SUV plunged into the Eel River in Northern California. Authorities say they have recovered their SUV with two bodies inside, the father and his 9-year-old daughter. Just last week, the mom's body was recovered.

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The Mendocino County Sheriff says the SUV was found 4-6 feet beneath the water.

The search continues for the body of the family's 12-year-old boy.

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