Texas Hill Country Floods Kill 79, Rescue Efforts Ongoing

Deadly flash flooding along the Guadalupe and Concho Rivers in Central Texas, including areas like Kerr County and Camp Mystic, has resulted in at least 79 confirmed fatalities with many still unaccounted for. The floods devastated communities, sweeping away families and campers, including 10 girls and a counselor from Camp Mystic, and prompting ongoing search and rescue efforts using horses and other methods to reach inaccessible areas. The tragedy has deeply impacted communities statewide, with heartfelt tributes such as green ribbons adorning trees in North Texas to honor the victims, including numerous students from Highland Park Independent School District. Survivors and families recount harrowing experiences, including individuals who lost their lives while trying to save loved ones, highlighting the sudden and severe nature of the floods. Local officials and religious leaders have expressed sorrow and solidarity, emphasizing the community's shared grief and the importance of remembering those lost. Memorials and support initiatives continue as the region grapples with the aftermath of this devastating natural disaster.