Anderson Cooper 360 New Audio: Calls For Water Rescues, Emergency Alert Plea
Jul 11, 2025
Shimon Prokupecz, a CNN correspondent, discusses the urgent challenges faced by local officials during the Kerr County flooding and shares audio of a firefighter's desperate plea for help. Nancy Clement, a photographer and Camp Mystic counselor, recounts her harrowing experience escaping to a cabin roof. Beth Sanner, former U.S. Deputy Director of National Intelligence, provides insights on a bold assassination in Kyiv, linking it to heightened tensions in Ukraine. Together, they highlight the resilience of affected communities amid chaos.
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Delayed Response in Kerr County
- Local officials in Kerr County did not actively monitor weather warnings before the flood.
- Lack of early action and communication delayed emergency alerts, worsening the crisis.
Volunteer Firefighter's Devastation
- Volunteer firefighter Razor Dobbs described the heavy toll and devastation along the Guadalupe River.
- He shared the emotional difficulty of recovering bodies and witnessing his community's destruction.
Camp Mystic Staff Roof Rescue
- Nancy Clement described how the floodwaters rose rapidly at Camp Mystic, forcing staff to ascend to roof safety.
- They held onto columns and climbed onto the roof, helping each other, with some even swimming against currents to survive.