So you were not made aware? Can't say I'm entirely surprised.

[Whup, there's his ego again. Bet you missed that. And he's feeling extra self important about this topic.]

After the floods, a select group was sent in to explore the wreckage of the establishment's base. There one of the groups found one of these elemental beings imprisoned there. It was rescued, and thus we are brought here. I did not see the incident myself, as I was sent to a different part of the building, but a trusted ally of mine relayed the news.