Southern California Canine Search & Rescue Teams Deploy to Texas Floods

Devastating Floods in Central Texas

• ⚠️ Officials in Texas reported a rising death toll from catastrophic flooding, with over 170 people missing and 110 confirmed dead, including 30 children.
• 🌊 The floods have led to the largest search operation in the state's history, with teams searching swollen rivers and using heavy equipment.

Canine Teams Deploy to Assist

• ✈️ Canine search and rescue teams from Southern California, including LA County Fire Department's Clifford and Prentice, are deploying to Texas to aid in search efforts.
• 🤝 This deployment is seen as an opportunity to give back, following assistance received from Texas firefighters during a past Los Angeles fire.
• 🎯 The teams are activated to support ongoing search and recovery efforts, mentally preparing for the gruesome but necessary work.

Search and Recovery Operations

• 🔍 The operation has entered its sixth day, with search and rescue teams utilizing airboats, helicopters, and horseback.
• 🏕️ Among the missing are campers from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp that has already lost 27 campers and counselors.
• 💔 The focus has shifted from search and rescue to search and recovery, aiming to find all missing individuals.