Minnesota Couple Saves Lives in Texas Flash Flood
A Minnesota couple’s quick thinking during deadly flash floods in central Texas helped save lives over the Fourth of July weekend.
Lyle and Sue Glenna, seasonal campground workers, were caught in the chaos when sudden floods hit the Guadalupe River area. A month’s worth of rain fell in just hours, sending water levels soaring to 26 feet and leaving at least 104 dead.
Despite the danger, the Glennas took time to warn other campers. “They were able to get into their truck and honk a warning out to a lot of people at the campground, which definitely helped some people make it out,” said their son, Wes Glenna, to CBS News.
A GoFundMe campaign supporting the couple praised their bravery, noting they “were able to save many lives at the campground by honking their horn and waking people up, giving precious minutes for some to evacuate.”
The flooding hit fast — in under ten minutes. The Glennas escaped with just their truck and the clothes they were wearing. “They lost everything,” Wes said. “Friends, visitors, co-workers… They watched it happen. It was deeply traumatic.”
Lyle suffered a heart attack due to the stress but is expected to recover. Community support has poured in, with the couple’s fundraiser surpassing $24,000.
“Lyle was able to leave the hospital today. They wouldn’t release him without a new CPAP machine. Thanks to your kindness, it was something they were able to get quickly and without added stress,” an update on the page read.
Although insurance details remain unclear, the donations are already making a difference: “These funds are helping them start over — now and completely.”
