Has risen to 59 victims the balance of the devastating floods who hit the Texas in the last hours. Among the most affected areas there is County of Kerrwhere the Guadalupe river he was exhausted during the night, rising beyond Six meters in less than two hours and overwhelming the banks overlooking several summer camps.
In particular, they worry the fate of 27 girls still dispersed that guests were found of Camp Mystica well -known Female Christian field which welcomes every summer every summer 750 girls and adolescents. To make known the data was it Sheriff of the County of Kerr, Larry Letiawhile the Federal, state and local authorities are coordinating the Research operations along a territory made extremely impervious fromflood. To date, beyond 1,000 operators are engaged in research, also with the help of river rescue teams.
The Kerrville website confirmed the death from the owner and of the director of Camp Mysticin addition to responsible of another field located not far away. Forty -three victims were recorded in the only County of Kerr, four in the County of Travis, Three in that of Burnet And a in the County of Tom Green. Among the deceased they appear 15 children.
The Head of Texas Civil Protection, Nim Kiddassured that the research they will continue “until all people are found disappeared“, while the Governor Greg Abbott signed the Declaration of status of natural calamityasking for the support of the federal government.
The situation remains criticism also in the County of Travisabout 130 miles from Kerr, where others were found four bodies and they are recorded dozens of interrupted roads. The local authorities invite citizens to maximum prudence: “Avoid the flooded areasremain updated on official notices and do not try to return to the affected areas until they are declared safe“, said the County judge, Andy Brown.
The Texas cries its victims While torrential rains And rivers out of control they continue to put to the test rescuers And community. The next hours will be decisive To find i dispersed and bring help to affected families.