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Texas Flash Flood Tragedy: How It Unfolded and Rescue Efforts
Catastrophic flash floods in Central Texas killed at least 70 people, including 27 children, with the Guadalupe River surging 26 feet in just 45 minutes during the early morning hours of Independence Day. The most tragic site was Camp Mystic, a Christian all-girls camp where dozens of campers and counselors died, and at least 11 girls remain missing.
Helicopter pilot volunteer Gary Haven described the challenges of recovery efforts, with roads washed out and helicopters being the only access to search riverbanks and debris for survivors and victims. Despite warnings from the National Weather Service and Texas Division of Emergency Management, the severity of the flood caught many by surprise, especially since many alerts came late at night.
Federal aid including a disaster declaration and Starlink technology from Elon Musk is aiding responders. The tragedy has sparked calls for investigation into the warning and preparedness systems to prevent such disasters in the future.
Texas Flood Tragedy at Guadalupe River
- The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes on July 4th, catching campers by surprise.
- Julian Ryan died from blood loss after breaking a window to save his family during the flood.
Helicopter Rescue Efforts in Texas
- Volunteers use helicopters to search flood-hit areas inaccessible by road.
- They comb riverbanks and debris, hoping to find survivors or the missing.