Texas woman describes harrowing escape from flooding
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Yahoo
32 minutes ago
- Yahoo
At least 82 dead in Texas floods as search continues for 10 missing girls
At least 82 people have died in flash flooding in Texas as the search continues for dozens still missing. At least 41 people remain missing, including at least 10 girls and one councillor still unaccounted for from Camp Mystic in Kerr County, a Christian summer camp for girls along the Guadalupe River. At Camp Mystic at least 27 people died, the camp confirmed in a statement to Sky's US partner NBC News. It said it is working with local and state officials to try to locate those who remain missing. "This tragedy has devastated us and our entire community. Our hearts are broken alongside the families that are enduring this tragedy, and we share their hope and prayers," Camp Mystic added. The director of the camp, Dick Eastland, was among those killed in the floods. He died trying to save the campers "he so loved and cared for", his grandson George said on social media. Water burst from the banks of the Guadalupe River and began sweeping into Kerr County and other areas around 4am local time on Friday, killing at least 68 people, including at least 28 children and 40 adults. In nearby Kendall County, two people have died. At least six people were killed in Travis County, while at least four people died in Burnet County. In both Williamson and Tom Green counties, at least one person has died. US President Donald Trump has signed a "major disaster declaration" for Kerr County to ensure that rescuers get the resources they need. Read more: Rescue crews have already saved hundreds of people and would work around the clock to find those still unaccounted for, Texas governor Greg Abbott pledged, adding that there were at least 41 people confirmed to be missing. Mr Abbott asked relatives of people who may have been camping in Kerr County to contact local authorities, as it was difficult to know just who is missing due to the number of people who may have been camping in the area unofficially. "There are people who are missing who are not on the 'known confirmed missing' because we do not know who they are," he said at a news conference last night. Meanwhile, police are collecting DNA from family members to help identify those who have died in the floods. Colonel Freeman Martin, from the Texas Department of Public Safety, said there are several "unidentified" people at funeral homes, both adults and children. The DNA collected from relatives was flown to the University of North Texas in Dallas. "We will have rapid DNA in hours, not days, to get some closure and information back to those families," Colonel Freeman Martin said. He also said the death toll is certain to rise over the next few days. This comes as Mr Abbott indicated that the danger wasn't over yet either, as additional rounds of heavy rains lasting into Tuesday could produce more "rapid flash flooding events", especially in places already saturated. The governor urged drivers to be "extraordinarily cautious" for the next 48 hours due to the potential floods, as some people across Texas died when they were swept away in vehicles. "Rising water on roads can occur very rapidly. You may think you can drive through it, only to find out when you're in there that it is too late and you are getting swept away," he said. "You don't need to get from point A to point B if you are going to risk your life," he added, telling people to "turn around, don't drown".
Fox News
36 minutes ago
- Fox News
College football coach shares social media plea for daughter missing in Texas floods: 'Prayers for a miracle'
Wade Lytal, the offensive coordinator at Division III Trinity University in San Antonio, is using social media in a desperate attempt to find his daughter who went missing from Camp Mystic during the tragic Texas floods over the weekend. Kellyanne Lytal, the young daughter of Wade, is among the at least 10 campers still missing from Camp Mystic following the catastrophic flood that claimed the lives of at least 80 in Central Texas. "As for all prayers for a miracle for my baby girl Kellyanne," Wade Lytal wrote on X. He also posted a video of Kellyanne singing a solo during a Christmas recital at her elementary school. "I'll never forget when she told me she had a lead solo in the Christmas Pageant," Wade Lytal continued. "She is absolutely fearless." Trinity University also posted about how the floods affected their community, which included Kellyanne. "With steadfast hope, we write to share that Aidan Heartfield '26, a Trinity marketing major, and Kellyanne Lytal, the young daughter of Trinity football offensive coordinator Wade Lytal, remain among those missing after the devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River," the university said in a statement on X. "Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones as search and rescue efforts continue. We will do all we can to support them during this incredibly difficult time." Camp Mystic, an all-girls, Christian summer camp, was impacted heavily after floodwaters destroyed their cabin, and swept away numerous children and counselors in the process. Five girls from Camp Mystic are among those dead, and the camp's owner, Dick Eastland. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said on Sunday that 400 first responders from 20 different city, state and national agencies are on search and rescue missions looking for the 11 girls and one camp counselor still missing following the floods. Kerr County was impacted the most by the flooding, with at least 68 people dying among the at least 80 who lost their lives due to the tragic event. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Sunday, declaring it a day of prayer across the state in response to the floods. President Donald Trump also told reporters in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday that he would likely be visiting Texas on Friday. "We've been in touch with Governor Abbott and very close to Governor Abbott. And, everybody in Texas. Kristi Noem is, as you know, been there and will continue to be there. And we're working very close with representatives from Texas," Trump said. "And it's a horrible thing that took place. Absolutely horrible. So we say, God bless all of the people that have gone through so much, and God bless the state of Texas. This incredible place," he continued. Trump referred to this as a "100 year catastrophe," adding that "this was a thing that happened in seconds. Nobody expected it." The Department of Homeland Security argued that the mainstream media were "deliberately lying" about what led up to the flooding, saying that "The National Weather Service executed timely, precise forecasting and warnings, despite unprecedented rainfall overwhelming the region." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
CNN
37 minutes ago
- CNN
Four months of rain in hours: How the deadly Texas floods unfolded
CNN's Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods. How did the devastation unfold?
