24 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp
- On July 4, 2025, devastating floods in Kerr County, Texas, resulted in at least 24 fatalities and caused more than 20 girls at Camp Mystic to be reported missing.
- The flooding began early Friday morning after about a foot of rain fell, causing the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in 45 minutes and rapidly inundate local areas.
- Authorities launched a massive rescue effort involving nine teams with 400-500 personnel and 14 helicopters to evacuate campers and residents, while urging sheltering in place.
- Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said, "They aren't necessarily lost," while families posted on social media seeking missing loved ones including the Brake, Knetsch, and Moeller families.
- The flooding's severity and ongoing risks prompted officials to warn residents near rivers to move to higher ground, with expectations of more fatalities amid continued rescue operations.
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Among the missing, most are girls, who were in a summer vacation camp.
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Read Full ArticleAt least 24 dead in 'devastating' Texas flooding. Several people remain missing
At least 24 people are dead following extreme flooding that slammed Texas Hill Country overnight on Friday, according to officials. At least 20 girls from a summer camp remain missing.
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Read Full ArticleAfter heavy rains, floods have occurred in the U.S. state of Texas. Children are missing.
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