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| Texas river flood leaves at least 25 dead across two counties; children's camp evacuated by helicopter |
| 2025-07-05 |
| [FoxNews] The National Guard was deployed in Texas on Friday after a devastating river flood killed at least 25 people and swept away dozens of children at a local Christian camp. Heavy rain on Friday morning caused the Guadalupe River to rise nearly 30 feet in 45 minutes. State officials confirmed Friday night that at least 25 people are dead, including adults and children. Among the deaths, 24 were reported in Kerr County and one was in Kendall County. Between 23 and 25 people remain missing from Camp Mystic, an all-girls private Christian camp along the Guadalupe River, according to officials. The camp had more than 750 attendees. Helicopters and military vehicles were used for evacuations. So far, 237 people have been evacuated, including 167 by helicopter, Major General Thomas Suelzer said when discussing Texas National Guard efforts. "Day or night, whatever hour of the day, there will be local officials [and] state officials collaborating together," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at a news conference Friday night. The governor said Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum contacted him and offered federal assistance and resources. "The federal government is leaning in and wants to assist the community here in the heart of Texas," Abbott said. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick earlier urged parents of campers to avoid driving to the area, due to impassible roads. "I know if it was one of my children, I would be tempted to want to drive there from Houston as well," Patrick said. "Once we're able to get some of those roads clear, when the rain stops, then we have 10 busses ready to go in and pick up the kids, and we'll find a point … where you can be reunited with your child and hug them. Hug them hard, because you know they're frightened." The Kerrville Public Utility Board outage map showed nearly 3,000 people were without power, as of 11 p.m. eastern time. Local funeral homes told Fox News Digital they are completely overwhelmed. A local Walmart is being used as a temporary reunification center and shelters have been activated, according to the City of Kerrville Police Department. The Red Cross is assisting, according to the Kerr County Sheriff's Office. |
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| Posted by: ed in texas 2025-07-05 11:01 |