## Texas Flood Catastrophe Claims 78 Lives, Rescue Efforts Intensify Amidst New Storm Threats

Sat Jul 12 2025 19:20:50 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
## Texas Flood Catastrophe Claims 78 Lives, Rescue Efforts Intensify Amidst New Storm Threats

Devastating floods in Texas have left at least 78 dead and dozens missing. As search efforts continue, more storms loom, raising concerns about further challenges for rescuers.


Central Texas is reeling from catastrophic floods that have resulted in 78 fatalities, including 28 children, with many still missing. Intensive recovery efforts are underway as authorities confront additional storms that threaten rescue operations.


At least 78 people have been confirmed dead in central Texas after devastating flash floods swept through the region on Friday, and another 41 individuals are currently listed as missing. A tragic toll of 68 fatalities, including 28 children, occurred in Kerr County, where a girls' Christian camp, Camp Mystic, experienced catastrophic flooding. The search continues for 10 campers and a counselor who have yet to be located.

Officials anticipate that the death toll may rise as further storms are expected in the next 24 to 48 hours, complicating rescue efforts already hindered by the presence of hazardous wildlife in the aftermath. As rescue teams sift through mud and wreckage, three days after the disaster, operations have transitioned toward a recovery mission. Eighteen adults and 10 children have been recovered, although formal identification processes are ongoing.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott emphasized the state's commitment to locating all missing individuals, expressing profound distress over the ordeal faced by the young campers. He remarked on the "horrific" conditions experienced during the calamity after surveying the severely affected area.

The disaster struck shortly after dawn, as the Guadalupe River rose by 26 feet in just 45 minutes, catching many campers off guard as they slept. Those lost include several young girls and Richard "Dick" Eastland, the camp's director.

Greg Froelick, a volunteer with the search group 300 Justice, reported that victims have been discovered as far as eight miles downstream of the camp's original location, with personal items belonging to campers strewn alongside the riverbanks, presenting a grim reminder of the chaos.

Uncertainties remain regarding the total number of individuals who were camping in the vicinity during the Fourth of July holiday, and it is feared that additional losses may have occurred among those swept away by the floods. The area surrounding a two-lane highway that connects Kerrville and Camp Mystic is now a landscape of destruction, with homes devastated, trees uprooted, and debris littering yards.

In response to the disaster, President Donald Trump issued a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, enabling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist local efforts. While visiting the state has been discussed, ongoing support from the community remains vital as locals come together to provide relief, gathering supplies and offering shelter to those impacted.

Residents are taking action to facilitate recovery; Alma Garcia from San Antonio has been delivering meals, and local Perla collected clothing for those affected. Reports of solidarity extend beyond Texas, with global leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, extending condolences and prayers for the victims and their families during this tragedy.

The community's resilience in the face of such a severe disaster reflects the spirit of togetherness amidst adversity, as exemplified by the efforts of those stepping in to help neighbors in distress.

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