Ohio Troopers, K-9s Aid Texas Flood Recovery After 82 Deaths

Following devastating flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas that has claimed at least 89 lives, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is sending 20 state troopers and multiple K-9 units specialized in search, rescue, and recovery to assist. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Mobile Field Force and K-9 teams from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will deploy for about a week to aid ongoing efforts, particularly in the Texas Hill Country where the flooding was most severe. The disaster notably impacted Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp, where 27 campers and counselors lost their lives. Governor DeWine coordinated with Texas Governor Greg Abbott to extend Ohio’s support, and President Donald Trump has expressed his condolences and plans to visit the affected area. Search and rescue operations continue amid concerns of further flooding due to ongoing rain. This collaborative response highlights the interstate support mobilized to address the catastrophic impact of the July Fourth weekend floods.