US EditionGov. Abbott: 'We Will Stop at Nothing' to Find Hill Country Flood Victims
- At least 25 people died and 237 were rescued after severe flooding struck the Guadalupe River in Texas Hill Country on Friday.
- The flooding resulted from unexpected heavy rain exceeding forecasts that caused rapid rises in tributaries and rivers, including the Guadalupe surging over 26 feet in under an hour.
- Officials evacuated Camp Mystic west of Kerrville early Friday morning, leaving about 23 campers unaccounted for, and deployed over 100 DPS troopers along with seven helicopters for search and rescue.
- During a press briefing on Friday evening in Kerrville, Governor Abbott emphasized that search-and-rescue operations are ongoing and pledged relentless efforts to locate those still unaccounted for, while local officials cautioned against evacuations due to the dangers posed by hazardous road conditions.
- The state declared disaster in 15 counties including Kerr, mobilized extensive response resources, and emphasized coordinated efforts involving federal support to find missing people and protect residents and property.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking in a press conference along with Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and other state and local officials, vowed to continue the search until "we locate every single person."
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