Saturday, 12 July 2025

Over A Dozen Fatalities And At Least 20 Children Missing From Camp After Catastrophic Flooding

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Officials in Texas confirmed at 13 people died after torrential rain Friday morning caused the Guadalupe River to flood.

The victims include adults and children.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said at least 20 children attending Camp Mystic remain missing.

According to Fox News, the camp’s 750+ attendees were evacuated via helicopter.

“I am working in coordination with the state’s emergency response team on the significant flooding that occurred in the Hill Country and Concho Valley regions in the early hours of this morning. The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office has reported catastrophic flooding in the area, with several people missing and confirmed loss of life. Additional rain is forecast in those areas. Even if the rain is light, more flooding can occur in those areas. There is an ongoing threat for possible flash flooding from San Antonio to Waco for the next 24 to 48 hours in addition to the continued risks in west and central Texas,” Patrick stated in a release.

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Patrick urged parents of campers to avoid driving to the area, due to impassible roads.

“I know if it was one of my children, I would be tempted to want to drive there from Houston as well,” Patrick said. “Once we’re able to get some of those roads clear, when the rain stops, then we have 10 busses ready to go in and pick up the kids, and we’ll find a point … where you can be reunited with your child and hug them. Hug them hard, because you know they’re frightened.”

The Kerrville Public Utility Board outage map showed nearly 3,000 people were without power, as of 3 p.m. eastern time.

Local funeral homes told Fox News Digital they are completely overwhelmed.

A local Walmart is being used as a temporary reunification center and shelters have been activated, according to the City of Kerrville Police Department.

The Red Cross is assisting, according to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.

“The state of Texas is surging all available resources to respond to the devastating flooding around the Kerr county area. That includes water rescue teams, sheltering centers, the National Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety. The immediate priority is saving lives,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.

“Air rescue missions like this are being done around the clock. We will not stop until everyone is accounted for,” he added.

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“Please pray right now for everyone in the Hill Country, especially Camp Mystic. Today, I’ve spoken with Gov Abbott, Lt. Gov Patrick, the head of TDEM & President Trump. Multiple helicopters are performing search & rescue. President Trump committed ANYTHING Texas needs,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) commented.

Austin American-Statesman noted:

More than 12 inches of rain fell over a 12-hour period, sending the Guadalupe River near Hunt to its second-highest level on record at 29.45 feet, the National Weather Service said. Near Comfort, the river crested at 34.76 feet, more than 6 feet above flood stage and the fifth-highest level on record for that area.

As of 1:30 p.m. Friday, a flash flood emergency remained in effect in South-Central Kerr County, including the Guadalupe River and areas like Hunt, Center Point, Kerrville and Comfort.

Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said the storms created “a very devastating and deadly flood,” and urged all Kerr County residents who live near the Guadalupe River to evacuate and move to higher ground.


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