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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Climate
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Bodies of missing Mobile couple, granddaughter recovered after deadly Texas flood
Rescuers in Texas have completed the search for a missing Mobile couple and their granddaughter that were swept away from their cabin in Kerrville in the catastrophic Texas flood on July 4. The bodies of Ileana Santana and her 5-year-old granddaughter, Mila Rose, were found on Tuesday, according to family members on Facebook. Rescuers recovered Eddie Santana Sr.'s body on July 11. Ileana and Eddie Santana Sr. were staying at HTR TC Hill Country Campground in Kerrville with their son, Eddie Santana Jr., his wife Camille and their daughter Mila Rose when their cabin was swept away by the rapidly rising floodwaters. The Guadalupe River borders the campground, and water levels climbed 26 feet in just 45 minutes. Santana Jr. managed to escape the flood waters after being sucked in by climbing onto a tree, where he held on for hours before being rescued. He was hospitalized with head and side lacerations and released on July 6. On July 8, search crews recovered the body of Camille with her sister, Kali, confirming the news in a Facebook post. 134 reported dead, an Alabama girl reported among victims The flooding has claimed the lives of at least 134 people, and crews are still searching for at least 101 individuals who are still missing. The hardest hit county, Kerr County, reported 107 deaths, with at least three dozen of them being children. It is reported that at least 97 people are still missing in the county. Among the victims was Sarah Marsh, an eight-year-old from Mountain Brook, Alabama. She was attending Camp Mystic, a Christian retreat for girls located near the Guadalupe River. Gov. Kay Ivey deploys special teams from Alabama to aid in search efforts On Saturday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced additional Alabama firefighters have been deployed to assist in search and rescue efforts after her initial deployment of Alabama Task Force 1. 'Alabama's response to Texas is growing even stronger,' said Gov. Ivey. 'We are sending more boots on the ground from Central and North Alabama, and these brave men and women are trained, prepared and committed to making a difference. Our state is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Texas in this critical hour. As long as there's help to be given, Alabama will be in the fight.' Two Type III Swift Water Teams were deployed to aid in rescue efforts. The teams are specially trained and equipped to operate in large-scale flood zones, as flooding continues and new forecasts warn of more to come. Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@ This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Bodies of Mobile couple found after deadly Texas flood on July 4
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mobile's Alabama Task Force 1 search and rescue team deployed to Texas
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey sent a search and rescue team, including members of Mobile Fire Rescue, to Texas to assist in rescue and recovery efforts on Thursday. Global steel manufacturer announces $61 million investment; 100 jobs coming to Loxley According to a news release from Gov. Ivey's office, the state is sending a 40-person team that includes Alabama Task Force 1 from Mobile, the Tuscaloosa Fire Department and the Saraland Fire Department. The team includes members from different disciplines, including rescue, canine search, medical, hazmat, technical search and communications, according to the release. That multi-discipline tactic allows them to conduct search and rescue in all hazards, to include locating, accessing, medically stabilizing and extricating survivors from affected structures and areas, the release said. 'Search and rescue remains the goal, and Alabama is going to do all we can to lend a helping hand to Texas,' Gov. Ivey said. Gov. Ivey spoke on the connection to the devastating floods in Texas, in the loss of Alabama residents, and some Alabama residents still missing. 'We are heartbroken in Alabama and have lost two of our own,' she said. 'I pray for Sarah Marsh's family as they navigate the unimaginable loss of their precious daughter. My prayers are also with the Santanas as they grieve the loss of Camille and are still searching for three members of their family. Truly, we are all grieving alongside these Alabamians, as well as those in Texas and across our country.' Gov. Ivey said she was glad Alabama had the resources and trained people to assist in this tragedy. 'I am grateful to all those who are part of the search and rescue mission, and I pray for their safety and for the success of their mission,' she said. 'Y'all pray for Texas.' Backstreet boy wants it his way in court case against Walton County Sheriff's Office The team left at 3 p.m. today and will work in 12-hour shifts for up to 14 days, according to the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
