Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, at least 135 people were killed by flash floods in Texas; the majority of the fatalities occurred along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, which is located roughly 60 miles (100 kilometers) northwest of San Antonio. The Hill Country, which is inherently vulnerable to flash flooding due to its dry, dirt-packed soil’s inability to absorb intense rainfall, was devastated by the floods.
The hills and riverbanks of Kerr County are dotted with youth camps, vacation cabins, and Camp Mystic, a century-old Christian summer camp for girls located in a low-lying location near the Guadalupe.At least 27 of its staff and campers perished.
Local authorities in Kerrville, which is roughly 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of Austin, have come under fire for failing to provide residents with enough notice of the rising water on July 4.
According to a statement released Saturday night by Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice, this incredible progress is the result of numerous hours of well-coordinated search and rescue efforts, meticulous investigative work, and an unrelenting dedication to providing families with clarity and hope during an unfathomably trying time.
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