Child's body confirmed by family to be Mattie Sheils, who had been swept away in a Philadelphia river

The body of a 2-year-old girl who was swept away along with her 9-month-old brother, was confirmed as that of Mattie Sheils on Saturday by authorities.

Upper Makefield Police Township Police Department posted on Facebook Saturday that "we are grateful that prayers were answered and that we were able to bring Mattie home," adding that the search continues for Mattie's brother.

"This has only strengthened our resolve to reunite Conrad with his family and sister. So, today, search operations will continue in the manner described in last night's press conference," the post read.