Photos show scenes from the Texas floods and the summer camp where 10 children remain missing
Officials said that at least 78 people have died, but that they expect that number to rise.
10 children and a counselor remain missing from Camp Mystic, a local summer camp.
At least 78 people have died after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in parts of central Texas on Friday.
During a press conference on Sunday, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said 68 people are confirmed dead, including 40 adults and 28 children. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said another 10 people were killed in the broader central Texas.
Officials said 10 children and one counselor from Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp along the Guadalupe River, remained unaccounted for. In areas affected by the flooding across the state, there are still 41 known missing people.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in 45 minutes on Friday as torrential rain battered the region. The National Weather Service said the river reached the second-highest height on record.
The agency on Sunday extended a flood watch for parts of central Texas through 7 p.m. local time.
Here are some images showing the impact of the flooding and ongoing search and rescue efforts.
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