🇺🇸 Central Texas is facing one of the deadliest flood disasters in recent memory, with the death toll rising to 51 people, including 15 children. The floods, intensified by relentless rainfall, have cut off critical bridges used in search and rescue efforts and devastated communities across the Hill Country.
The epicenter of the tragedy is Camp Mystic, where over 200 girls were attending a summer program.
• 14 have been confirmed dead
• 23+ remain missing
• 25+ feet of water have swallowed roads, homes, and campsites.
Texas Rangers and DPS Troopers continue rescue missions, some weeping as they recover bodies of children, while others evacuate survivors. Heroic stories, like that of Julian Ryan, who died helping his family escape, have gripped the nation.
The Oklahoma and Louisiana governors have pledged aid, while Salvation Army mobile units have deployed to support overwhelmed responders.
State officials confirm the infrastructure collapse includes destroyed bridges, campgrounds, and entire neighborhoods. A 4th of July house party was swept away, with 4+ college students missing.
This unprecedented event is now a national emergency, with the death toll still expected to rise as operations continue through the night.
