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Texas Flood Disaster: Over 100 Dead, Search Ongoing
Central Texas faced severe flash floods on July 4, as the Guadalupe River surged over 26 feet in just 45 minutes.
Authorities confirmed at least 104 deaths, with rescue efforts continuing for missing people.
Camp Mystic Tragedy
Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp by the river, was devastated. “It didn’t look like Camp Mystic anymore,” said 13-year-old camper Stella Thompson. Twenty-seven campers and counselors died, and 11 remain missing.
Heartbreaking Last Messages
Among the victims was 21-year-old Joyce Catherine Badon, who sent a final text: “We’re being washed away.” Her mother shared, “We found our lovely daughter who blessed us for 21 years! We pray to be able to find her three friends soon. God is good!”
County Impact
Kerr County suffered the most losses with 84 deaths. Other affected counties include Travis (7), Kendall (6), Burnet (4), Williamson (2), and Tom Green (1).