Texas Floods: Over 100 Dead, Dozens Missing in Devastating Flash Floods

Devastating Flash Floods in Texas Hill Country

• ⚠️ Kerr County, Texas, has been the hardest hit by flash floods, with officials reporting at least 104 deaths.
• 💔 Among the deceased are 28 children, and dozens more remain missing as the death toll is expected to rise due to ongoing rain.
• 🏕️ Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp, reported at least 27 campers and counselors died, with 10 campers and one counselor still unaccounted for.

Dramatic Rescue Missions

• 🚁 US Coast Guard member Scott Ruskin, a New Jersey native, led a dramatic rescue mission, saving 165 flood victims.
• 🌊 Due to washed-out roads and bridges, airlift rescue was the only viable option for extraction from flooded areas.
• 🎯 Ruskin established a triage at Camp Mystic, prioritizing the safety and evacuation of those trapped.

Multi-State Response and Investigations

• 🤝 First responders from Mexico and emergency crews from Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Colorado are assisting in the search for the missing.
• ❓ Authorities are investigating flood warnings and whether sufficient alerts were issued, particularly for camps in vulnerable locations.
• 📈 Questions are being raised about why some camps did not evacuate or move to higher ground despite the risks.

How to Help

• 💻 Viewers can help families affected by the floods by scanning a QR code on screen or visiting cbsnews.com/helpTexas to find ways to contribute to recovery efforts.