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Touching Footage Of Kids In Camp Mystic Rescued From Deadly Flooding In Texas
The U.S. state of Texas was struck by devastating flash floods on Friday, with at least 82 people dead, according to the latest reports.
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at a summer camp affected by the rising Guadalupe River, where approximately 750 children were staying. So far, at least 27 girls have lost their lives.
On Friday morning, central Texas was hit by torrential rainfall. In some areas, a third of the region's average annual rainfall fell overnight, causing rivers to swell dramatically. The worst disaster occurred at a summer camp along the Guadalupe River, where hundreds of children were lodged at the time of the storm.
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In just two hours, the river next to the camp rose by nearly 10 meters (over 30 feet), creating a sudden and life-threatening situation. According to media, at least 27 girls died in Camp Mystic alone.
How fast the rivers rose:
Authorities have declared a state of emergency in multiple counties in the Hill Country region. An intense rescue operation is still underway, as at least 41 people remain missing. A deeply emotional video from Camp Mystic has gone viral in which rescued children were seen singing together on the bus as they were evacuated to safety.
Rescued kids singing during evacuation:
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at a summer camp affected by the rising Guadalupe River, where approximately 750 children were staying. So far, at least 27 girls have lost their lives.
On Friday morning, central Texas was hit by torrential rainfall. In some areas, a third of the region's average annual rainfall fell overnight, causing rivers to swell dramatically. The worst disaster occurred at a summer camp along the Guadalupe River, where hundreds of children were lodged at the time of the storm.
The Robbie Harvey, Facebook
In just two hours, the river next to the camp rose by nearly 10 meters (over 30 feet), creating a sudden and life-threatening situation. According to media, at least 27 girls died in Camp Mystic alone.
How fast the rivers rose:
Authorities have declared a state of emergency in multiple counties in the Hill Country region. An intense rescue operation is still underway, as at least 41 people remain missing. A deeply emotional video from Camp Mystic has gone viral in which rescued children were seen singing together on the bus as they were evacuated to safety.
Rescued kids singing during evacuation:
