Catastrophic flash floods in central Texas have claimed at least 104 lives after storms caused the Guadalupe River to rise over<\/p>\n
26 feet in just 45 minutes on July 4. Among the hardest-hit areas was Camp Mystic, a Christian girls\u2019 camp, where 27 campers<\/p>\n
and counselors died and 11 remain missing. Survivors described chaos, collapsed cabins, and rescue helicopters overhead.<\/p>\n
A Final Message
\nOne victim, 21-year-old Joyce Catherine Badon, texted her parents, \u201cWe\u2019re being washed away,\u201d before her phone went silent. Her body was found days later.<\/p>\n
County Death Toll
\nKerr County suffered the most fatalities\u201484. Other counties affected include Travis (7), Kendall (6), Burnet (4), Williamson (2), and Tom Green (1).<\/p>\n
Ongoing Rescue Efforts
\nGovernor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency as search teams continue efforts with drones and dogs. The death toll may rise as floodwaters recede.<\/p>\n
Remembering the Lost
\nVictims include children as young as eight. Communities across Texas are holding vigils and sending aid, united in grief and support for survivors of this historic disaster.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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