Twenty-three girls missing from Texas summer camp after flash floods
At least six people have died, and 23 girls from Camp Mystic, a summer camp in Kerrville, Texas, are unaccounted for after severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall on Friday. The Guadalupe River overflowed, resulting in important danger to nearby communities. During a press conference, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick indicated that search efforts are underway, expressing hope for the safe return of the missing campers. Texas Governor Greg Abbott pledged that all available resources, including water rescue teams and the National Guard, are being mobilized to address the emergency, with a primary focus on saving lives. The National Weather Service had previously issued a flood watch for the area, which experienced up to 10 inches of rain in a short period, prompting a flash flood emergency warning.
Twenty-three girls missing from Texas summer camp after flash floods devastate area
At least six people are dead, and 23 children are unaccounted for from a girls’ summer camp after heavy rainfall caused the Guadalupe River in Texas to flood on Friday.
Overnight, residents in central Kerr County witnessed as much as 10 inches of heavy rain within just a few hours. The rain caused the Guadalupe River to flood, threatening the nearby river communities.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in a Friday afternoon press conference that 23 girls from Camp Mystic in Kerrville are unaccounted for.
“We are praying they’re found safe,” Patrick said.
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the state was “surging all available resources to respond to the devastating flooding around the Kerr County area. That includes water rescue teams, sheltering centers, the National Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety. The immediate priority is saving lives.”
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CNN has reported at least 13 deaths from the flooding.
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch Thursday afternoon, with Kerr County at high risk overnight. A flash flood emergency warning has been issued in Kerr County since 4 a.m. Central time.
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