At least 81 people, including 28 children, have died in catastrophic floods across Texas, with rescue teams scrambling to locate missing residents as more heavy rainfall looms. 🌍 The tragedy struck during U.S. Independence Day weekend, when torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow, submerging towns and sweeping away vehicles and buildings.
Summer Camp Tragedy 😢
Among the hardest-hit areas was Camp Mystic, a historic Christian girls' summer camp in Texas Hill Country. Ten campers and one counselor remain missing after floodwaters engulfed the site. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha described the scene as 'heartbreaking,' with Governor Greg Abbott calling the disaster 'horrific' after touring the region.
Rescue Operations Underway 🚁
Over 850 people have been rescued since Friday, some found clinging to trees for survival. U.S. Coast Guard helicopters and FEMA teams are now assisting local responders, activated after President Donald Trump issued a major disaster declaration. 'We won't stop searching,' Abbott vowed during a press briefing Sunday.
What's Next? ⚠️
Officials warn that flash flooding risks persist, urging residents to avoid travel in affected areas. With shelters overflowing and roads destroyed, recovery efforts could take weeks. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
