24 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp
- Severe flooding struck Kerr County, Texas, on July 4, 2025, causing at least 24 deaths and more than 20 girls missing from Camp Mystic near the Guadalupe River.
- The flooding occurred after severe storms beginning Thursday and early Friday, causing the Guadalupe River to surge dramatically—rising approximately 26 feet within a span of 45 minutes—leading to a flash flood emergency.
- Authorities mobilized nine rescue teams of 400-500 people and 14 helicopters to evacuate campers and residents, while families posted on social media seeking missing loved ones.
- Governor Dan Patrick stated around 4 p.m. that about 20 children remained unaccounted for but were not necessarily lost, highlighting ongoing rescue efforts amid a "life-threatening" flood event.
- The event caused widespread disruption, leaving many families searching for missing relatives and prompting officials to urge shelter-in-place and caution against travel in affected areas.
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At 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.
·Georgia, United States
Read Full ArticleAfter heavy rains, floods have occurred in the U.S. state of Texas. Children are missing.
·Zürich, Switzerland
Read Full ArticleIn Texas a torrential flood has claimed many lives. Kerr County was particularly affected. Among the victims are children.
·Berlin, Germany
Read Full ArticleIn Texas in the USA, many people have been killed in floods. Children from a summer camp are still missing.
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