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The number of people missing from the July 4 Texas floods has decreased to three from nearly 100, with a death toll of 135, as rescue efforts continue in Kerr County, Texas, where severe flash flooding caused extensive damage and loss of life, especially along the Guadalupe River.
The number of missing persons in Kerr County, Texas, following July floods has decreased from nearly 100 to three due to extensive follow-up efforts, amid a total death toll of over 130 across Texas.
Heavy rains in Texas have paused the search for flood victims along the Guadalupe River, as authorities warn of potential high waters and new flooding risks, following devastating floods in July that caused at least 129 deaths and left over 160 missing.
Mexican firefighters and first responders have traveled to Texas to assist in flood rescue efforts following severe flooding along the Guadalupe River, emphasizing solidarity and unity beyond borders amid US-Mexico tensions. They are working alongside US teams to rescue and support affected communities, highlighting a message of international cooperation and compassion.
A Texas family, including Pat Green's brother John Burgess and his wife Julia, tragically died in the recent floods while their children remain missing, with rescue efforts ongoing and multiple fatalities reported in the region.
Severe flooding in Texas has resulted in 84 deaths in Kerr County, including many children from Camp Mystic, with ongoing rescue efforts and a federal disaster declaration, as authorities continue to search for missing persons amid more rain forecasts.
A devastating flood in Central Texas, particularly affecting Camp Mystic, resulted in at least 78 deaths, including 28 children, with many still missing. The floods were caused by intense rainfall from atmospheric conditions that stalled over the area, leading to rapid river rises and widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid warnings of further flooding, and the community mourns the loss of lives and the destruction of homes and camps.
During severe flooding in Kerr County, Texas, Julian Ryan heroically sacrificed his life to save his family, including his fiancée and children, while many others, including children at a summer camp, lost their lives or went missing. The tragedy resulted in at least 80 deaths, with the community mourning the loss of loved ones and heroes alike.
The Washington state Coast Guard rescued a driver from the roof of his truck moments before it was swept away by raging floodwaters in Astoria, Oregon. The dramatic helicopter intervention was captured on video, showing a first responder being lowered from the helicopter to reach the stranded motorist. In total, five people were rescued from the torrential floods caused by the 'Pineapple Express' atmospheric event. The area has been hit with heavy rain, turning roads into rivers and resulting in one fatality.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from dangerous flood waters in Rosburg, Washington, after heavy rains caused the Grays River to flood its banks. A helicopter crew successfully rescued a man trapped on the roof of his truck in chest-high water, and then proceeded to hoist four additional flood victims from their home. All rescued individuals were in stable condition.
A Florida sheriff's deputy risked his life to rescue a man who was trapped in floodwaters, with both men sucked underwater into a drainage pipe, gripping video shows. The deputy and the citizen in distress were carried nearly 100 feet underwater beneath a four-lane highway before resurfacing on the other side. The two men embraced in a hug that quickly devolved into tears for the rescued man. The sheriff applauded the deputy and said the footage is an example of the “exceptional courage displayed by the men and women of law enforcement every day.”