NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, July 6, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
Ryan Chandler, a dedicated correspondent, shares gripping updates on the catastrophic flooding in Texas that has claimed nearly 80 lives. He discusses the escalating search efforts as communities come together to rescue missing campers and navigate the chaos. Stories of local heroes emerge, offering hope amidst the devastation. The conversation also touches on national themes, such as the impact of political tensions and economic tariffs, tying these events to the human resilience witnessed during this crisis.
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Camp Mystic Flood Escape Stories
- Camp Mystic flood survivors tell of terrifying escapes as floodwaters rose unexpectedly fast.
- Rescue teams used air and ground efforts, including Coast Guard basket rescues, to save campers.
Rapid River Rise Explained
- The Guadalupe River flooded over 20 feet in under an hour, causing rapid, catastrophic destruction.
- This unprecedented flooding overwhelmed residents who had never seen it rise so high and fast.
Miraculous Flood Survival Story
- A woman survived a flood by clinging to a tree for more than four hours as her car was swept away.
- Firefighters rescued her after a DPS agent flagged them during the ordeal.