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Texas flood death toll hits 50 as search intensifies

CENTRAL TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 8 – At least 51 people died, including 15 children, as torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise over 26 feet in 45 minutes, destroying Camp Mystic and surrounding areas.

  • Heavy rain caused flash flooding across Central Texas by Saturday, resulting in at least 27 deaths and dozens missing across multiple counties.
  • The flooding followed more than ten inches of rain overnight, with storms producing one to two inches per hour and rivers cresting rapidly.
  • Emergency responders completed over 160 air rescues and helped rescue approximately 850 uninjured people, including dozens from homes and a girls' Christian camp with many children unaccounted for.
  • An official from Kerr County confirmed that among the 27 fatalities, 18 were adults and nine were children, emphasizing that efforts will continue until every missing person is located.
  • Authorities declared disaster zones in several counties, issued evacuations, and continued search efforts while warning flash flood threats and more rain persist.
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At least 104 people have died in six U.S. counties following floods in the state of Texas, where multiple people are still missing and search operations continue for new alerts for possible flooding during the night.Most of the deaths are in Kerr County, where at least 84 people have died, 28 of them minors, while the search for ten girls and a monitor for a Christian camp razed by the Guadalupe River, according to the Sheriff's Office, which ha…

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(AFP) The sun strikes, and Ranger's gallop makes the weeds crack as he climbs up a hill near the Guadalupe River in Texas. On horseback, a group of neighbors travel its shores in search of flood victims who already leave more than 100 dead.]]>

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After severe floods in Texas, the number of deaths has risen to at least 100. Many children from a summer camp are still missing, 28 died. In addition to the feverish search of the rescue forces, the question remains open why the area was not evacuated despite warnings. The White House announced the visit of US President Donald Trump this week. Probably he will travel to Texas on Friday, said his spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. She opposed critic…

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Rescuers on horseback, with dogs search for Texas flood victims

Volunteers on horseback and others with rescue dogs are combing riverbanks alongside authorities in central Texas, searching for victims of catastrophic floods that have killed more than 100 people.

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So far, 100 people have been confirmed dead • SVT's team on site in Kerrville

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LBC broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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