Rescue crews in Central Texas are still combing the Guadalupe River for survivors and victims after catastrophic flooding killed more than 100 people - many of them children - over the July 4th weekend.
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The fast-rising river swept through Kerr County and surrounding areas, overwhelming summer camps, including Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers are confirmed dead and several others remain missing. Search teams are using boats, drones, dogs, and helicopters to scour more than 60 miles of river and debris-covered terrain. As of Monday, 104 people are confirmed dead statewide—84 of those in Kerr County alone.
Officials say the death toll is likely to rise. Unidentified remains are being flown to Fort Worth for DNA testing. Camp counselors, families, and local residents are helping authorities search for at least 10 campers and one staff member still unaccounted for.
Rain continues to hamper rescue and recovery efforts, and infrastructure in the region has been heavily damaged. Governor Abbott has requested federal disaster assistance, and flags in Dallas are flying at half-staff through Wednesday in honor of the lives lost.
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