37 dead, including 14 children, in search for missing after Texas flash flood

Officials combed through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area in Hunt, Texas. Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars, and muck-filled debris in a mission to locate survivors, including 27 missing girls from a Christian summer camp. The flooding in Kerr County killed at least 43 people, including 15 children, with additional fatalities in nearby counties. Search efforts continued with helicopters, boats, and drones as the danger persisted due to ongoing heavy rains and flash flood warnings.

Gov. Greg Abbott pledged relentless efforts to rescue and recover victims, with multiple areas being searched. The destructive storm hit in the middle of the night, catching many by surprise. AccuWeather and the National Weather Service had issued warnings beforehand, but the intensity of the downpour exceeded expectations. Search crews faced challenging conditions, with over 850 people rescued so far. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrived to coordinate resources, and heroic efforts were made to save children at the camps.

Residents and campers clung to trees and sought refuge in attics as the floodwaters rose. The region, known as 'flash flood alley,' experienced a devastating once-in-a-century flood event. Recovery efforts were underway, with a long and challenging task ahead for the community.

According to the source: CP24.