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Texas flooding leaves multiple dead, over 20 girls missing from summer camp, officials say
- Flash flooding impacted Texas Hill Country on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 individuals and leaving over 20 girls from a summer camp near the Guadalupe River missing.
- The flooding followed overnight rainfall equivalent to a month's worth, causing the Guadalupe River at Hunt to rise 22 feet in about two hours and overwhelming local warnings.
- Rescue teams conducted dozens of boat and helicopter rescues in fast-moving water while officials urged evacuation or shelter in place amid washed-out roads and damaged homes.
- Governor Abbott announced that approximately 500 rescue workers and 14 helicopters have been mobilized for the response, assuring that efforts will continue until all individuals are located, while officials described the situation as a "mass casualty event."
- Officials confirmed multiple fatalities and ongoing searches, emphasizing urgent air assistance needs and cautioning residents to heed local guidance due to continuing flood risks.
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