Senator Ted Cruz Shares Emotional Texas Flood Rescue Stories
CBS NewsJuly 9, 20252 min1,888 views
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- 💔 Senator Ted Cruz described the heartbreaking situation in Texas due to recent deadly floods.
- 🔍 Search and rescue efforts are ongoing for missing individuals.
Heroic Coast Guard Rescue
- 🎖️ Cruz highlighted the extraordinary courage of a young Coast Guardsman credited with 165 rescues.
- 🚁 The guardsman performed difficult rescues at Camp Misty, saving individuals for three and a half hours.
- 🤝 He is described as being like a mix of Navy SEALs and California surfers, showing fearlessness and compassion.
- 💬 The guardsman stayed with terrified individuals, holding their hands and reassuring them, as recounted by the parents of a rescued child.
Support for Flood Victims
- 💻 Information on how to help flood victims is available at cbsnews.com/helptx.
- 🤝 The website lists vetted organizations for donations to aid in recovery efforts.
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