Kerr County warns residents not to use personal heavy equipment on flood debris

Debris pile in Guadalupe River
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Kerr County is partnering with several different agencies from across the state and Mexico to go through the massive amount of debris that has choked areas near and around the Guadalupe River.

Captain Jason Waldrip is with the Kerr County Special Operations Division and he has a warning for residents wanting to remove debris.

"If you see these very large excavators working, please avoid these areas," Waldrip said. "We are trying to control these work sites."

Officials do not want people to try and clear debris on their own as there could be victims inside.

The police are telling residents wanting to clear their debris not to use heavy equipment unless it has been checked by a search party.

"We are still spotting areas up and down the river where we can take apart these materials and hopefully locate some more of the missing," Waldrip said.

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