Texas Floods: 32 Dead, Search Continues for Missing Children After Guadalupe River Swells

Devastating Texas Floods

• 💔 At least 32 people have been confirmed dead, including 14 children, due to devastating floods in central Texas.
• 🆘 A desperate search is underway for more than two dozen girls from Camp Mystic, who are believed to have been swept away by rushing water.

Rapid River Rise and Evacuations

• 📈 The Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in just 4 hours, overwhelming roads and destroying homes.
• 🏊‍♀️ Residents like Maria and Felipe Tapia were forced to swim to safety as the water rose too quickly to evacuate their home.
• 🌳 Scott Walden clung to a tree for 30 minutes before being rescued after his home was severely damaged.

Rescue Efforts and Fading Hope

• 🚁 Over 850 people have been rescued or evacuated since Friday, with specialized equipment and helicopters deployed.
• ⚠️ Officials state the mission remains a rescue operation, but hope is diminishing with each passing hour.
• 🌊 The fear of further flooding is high, with upstream water expected to rush down the river, worsening conditions.

Presidential Response

• 🗣️ President Donald Trump called the situation "terrible" and "shocking", promising federal aid and cooperation with the governor.
• ✅ He assured that federal resources would be utilized to assist with the tragedy.