Rescue teams work tirelessly to find survivors and recover the bodies of those who lost their lives in the devastating Texas floods. Image credit: CNN
A devastating flooding in Texas has resulted in 27 confirmed deaths, with dozens still missing, including 27 girls from Camp Mystic, a summer camp for girls located along the Guadalupe River. The camp was hosting 750 girls when the flooding occurred, and rescue teams are working around the clock to find those unaccounted for.
The flooding has prompted a massive rescue effort, with over 850 people evacuated and hundreds of first responders working to find survivors. The Texas Division of Emergency Management has deployed 14 helicopters and hundreds of emergency workers to aid in the rescue efforts. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for Kerr County and 14 other counties in Texas Hill Country, assuring that every asset and person will be involved in the process of rescuing every last person.
The flooding has also prompted condolences from high-ranking officials, including the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, who expressed her sympathies to the families affected by the flooding.
As the rescue efforts continue, further rain is expected in Texas, which may hinder the search for survivors. The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of the summer camp and the preparedness of emergency services in the area. An investigation into the cause of the flooding and the response of emergency services is likely to follow.
For now, the focus remains on finding those still missing and providing support to the families of the victims. The people of Texas and the nation come together to offer their support and condolences to those affected by this devastating tragedy.
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