Texas Floods Kill 82 Including 28 Children, Spark Celebrity Support
Texas Floods Kill 82 Including 28 Children, Spark Celebrity Support

Texas Floods Kill 82 Including 28 Children, Spark Celebrity Support

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Devastating flash floods in central Texas, particularly impacting Kerr County and the Christian girls' summer camp Camp Mystic, have resulted in at least 82 deaths, including 28 children, with several still missing. The Guadalupe River rose dramatically in a short time, causing widespread destruction and prompting extensive search-and-rescue efforts involving hundreds of personnel and various equipment. Celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Shakira, Khloé Kardashian, and Jennifer Garner have publicly expressed their heartbreak and called for aid, with Shakira donating concert proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio for disaster relief. President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency in Kerr County and indicated plans to visit the affected area. The tragedy has drawn national attention, including prayers and condolences from Pope Leo XIV, as the community copes with immense loss and ongoing flooding threats. The event is considered one of the worst flooding disasters in the region's history, with comparisons to past catastrophic floods highlighting its severity.

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