Texas Flash Flood
24 Dead, Over 20 Young Girls MIA
… Rescue Efforts Press On
At least 24 are dead following a devastating flash flood in central Texas Friday — and over 20 girls from a Christian girls-only summer camp are still missing.
The nearly 2-dozen MIA girls are from Camp Mystic, one of approximately 18 camps along the Guadalupe River that have been communicating with authorities following the disaster, according to CNN. The other camp members have all been accounted for.
Shocking photos exemplify the unimaginable destruction caused by the roaring rains that wreaked havoc on the area — trees ripped from the ground, overturned vehicles and large debris strewn about the land.
Parts of central Texas were reportedly hit with a month’s of rain in just a few hours, leading to the catastrophic damage.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 15 counties on Friday to ensure affected areas have “limitless” access to “every tool, strategy, personnel that the state of Texas can provide to them.”
He also shared a video of a rescue in progress — saying the efforts won’t stop until everyone is found.
Furthermore, Melania Trump followed her PDA-packed 4th of July celebration with a message for those affected, writing on social media … “My heart goes out to the parents in Texas during this difficult time. I am holding you in my thoughts and sending prayers for strength, comfort, and resilience.”
Rescue crews searched throughout the night and continue to scavenge the area for survivors. More than 230 people have been rescued so far — most by helicopter.
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