US Edition‘Forever Engraved in Our Hearts’: Names Officially Released of Those Who Died in July 4th Guadalupe River Flood
KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, AUG 8 – The Texas Rangers identified victims aged 1 to 91 after the Guadalupe River rose 36 feet, causing 119 deaths in the Hill Country floods, officials said.
- Almost a month after the July 4 flood event, the Texas Rangers formally released the names of 119 people who lost their lives and two still remain missing in Kerr County.
- Triggering the disaster, July 4 storms caused heavy rain that made the Guadalupe River rise 36 feet in Kerr County, Texas Hill Country.
- Victims ranged from ages 1 to 91 years old, hailing from 34 cities across Texas, from Midland to Beaumont, as listed Friday.
- In response, Kerrville officials said, `Two families are still waiting to bring their loved ones home` as Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. and Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly issued a joint statement.
- Looking ahead, Kerrville officials urged continued prayers for affected families and first responders, emphasizing that the City of Kerrville and Kerr County are strong and resilient.
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3 East Texans listed among 119 Kerr County flood victims
KERR COUNTY, Texas (KETK) - Three East Texans were among the 119 people who died during the July 4 Kerr County floods, according to a list released by the Texas Rangers on Friday. Here’s how to help flood survivors in Central Texas Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. shared the Texas Rangers' official list of victims from the floods, which devastated Kerrville, Kerr County and much of Central Texas on July 4. Many people were reported as missi…
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Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods
Most victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.
‘Forever engraved in our hearts’: Names officially released of those who died in July 4th Guadalupe River flood
The Texas Rangers have formally released the names of those who died and the two who still remain missing after the devastating July 4 flood event on the Guadalupe River in Kerr County.
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