Texas Flash Floods Kill 24, Over 20 Missing From Summer Camp
Texas Flash Floods Kill 24, Over 20 Missing From Summer Camp

Texas Flash Floods Kill 24, Over 20 Missing From Summer Camp

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Torrential rains caused catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas, resulting in at least 24 deaths and leaving 23 to 25 girls missing from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp located on the riverbanks. The flooding struck rapidly before dawn with little warning, surpassing major flood stages and precluding advance evacuation orders, which complicated rescue efforts. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster and vowed limitless resources for search-and-rescue operations that continued overnight, with over 400 personnel and numerous helicopters involved, rescuing more than 230 people. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha emphasized that some missing campers could still be alive but out of communication. President Donald Trump, speaking from Air Force One, assured federal support, stating, "we'll take care of them" and confirmed collaboration with state authorities. The National Weather Service had forecast heavy rains but did not anticipate the extreme volume that caused the rapid and deadly flooding.

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