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Texas Flooding Update: Death Toll Rises to 79 as More Rain Threatens

  • On July 4 in Kerrville, Texas, former volunteer firefighter Brad Perry is missing after their RV was swept away by flash floods, while his wife Tina was found alive clinging to a tree.
  • Driven by heavy overnight rains, floodwaters surged 26 feet in 45 minutes in Texas Hill Country, destroying camps and washing away vehicles during Friday's early morning storm.
  • The Texas Military Department rescued 525 people, with 356 by air using helicopters and drones, and 159 by land, according to officials.
  • Kerr County authorities report about 70 deaths and 11 missing, expecting higher numbers as rescue efforts continue.
  • President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, activating FEMA aid as authorities confirm at least 59 deaths amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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