Couple Rescues Strangers from Texas Airbnb During Flash Floods

Stranded in Floodwaters

• 🏠 A group of 13 friends were trapped in an Airbnb in Kerrville, Texas, as floodwaters rapidly rose.
• 🚗 One of their vehicles was swept away, and the rising water threatened the structural integrity of the house.
• ⏰ What felt like minutes turned into a two-hour ordeal as they awaited rescue.

Timely Rescue by the Garcias

• 🚗 Paula and Leo Garcia, checking on their property, noticed Ricky Gonzalez waving from an upstairs window.
• 🌊 They navigated waist-deep water and debris to reach the Airbnb and assist the stranded group.
• 🤝 The Garcias provided shelter, food, and transportation to the San Antonio airport, acting as "guardian angels."
• 🐶 The group, including five animals, were rescued after one of their dogs alerted them to the severity of the flooding.

World Central Kitchen's Relief Efforts

• 🍲 World Central Kitchen, with response director Samantha Elfmont, has been providing meals to affected individuals and first responders.
• ⚠️ Challenges include road closures and the need to reach isolated residents who may have lost power and cooking facilities.
• 🎯 Their focus is on delivering hot meals to families, first responders, and those in need, especially during the "last mile" of recovery.
• 💔 The organization is hearing about devastating losses, including fatalities and destroyed homes, emphasizing the critical need for nourishment during the crisis.