Over 50 dead, 27 girls missing in Texas flooding as rescuers search for survivors – Washington Examiner
Central Texas is currently undergoing a critical search and rescue operation following devastating floods that have resulted in at least 43 fatalities, including 15 children, in Kerr County. The floods were caused by nearly a foot of rain that fell on the region on Friday. Especially concerning is the ongoing search for 27 girls who remain missing after being swept away from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp situated along the Guadalupe River. Authorities have emphasized that their focus remains on finding survivors rather than recovering bodies, with assistance coming from volunteers across multiple states. Flash flood warnings are still active in the area, with more heavy rainfall predicted.President Donald Trump has pledged support from his management to help local officials respond to the disaster, expressing condolences and support for the affected families.
Over 50 dead, 27 girls missing in Texas flooding as rescuers search for survivors
The search for those swept into deadly floods in central Texas continued Sunday as the death toll climbed.
At least 43 people, including 15 children, died in Kerr County, Texas, after the area saw nearly a foot of rain Friday. Twenty-seven children at an all-girls Christian summer camp, Camp Mystic, located along the Guadalupe River, remain missing.
“The work continues, and will continue, until everyone is found,” Larry Leitha, the sheriff of Kerr County, said.
Officials reiterated that the effort remains a search and rescue mission, not a recovery effort. An incident commander for the Cajun Navy, a volunteer disaster relief group, said people from over six states were aiding.
Flash flood warnings remain in place in the Texas Hill Country, with the area expected to see more heavy rain Sunday.
On Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the region and sent out a series of flash flood warnings early Friday. It predicted 2 to 6 inches of rain, though the area ended up seeing 10 inches.
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President Donald Trump said his administration was working with local officials to respond to the devastation.
“Our Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, will be there shortly,” he said. “Melania and I are praying for all of the families impacted by this horrible tragedy. Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES, AND GOD BLESS TEXAS!”
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