Number of missing in Texas floods drops from nearly 100 to 3
In a statement Saturday, county officials cited "extensive follow-up work among state and local agencies" that determined that many people initially reported as missing were verified to be alive and safe.
MORE: Texas flooding updates: Death toll reaches 134, search continues for missing
Overall, the death toll from the July 4 flooding across the state of Texas stood at more than 130 as of earlier this week.
Of those, 107 were in Kerr County -- including 70 adults and 37 children.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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