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International Business Times
05-07-2025
- International Business Times
Dramatic Video Captures Moment Woman Clinging to Tree Branch after Being Swept 20 Miles Downstream During Texas Floods Is Rescued [WATCH]
Dramatic video captured the moment emergency workers rescued a young woman after she was dragged 20 miles down the Guadalupe River by powerful floodwaters in Texas. Photos showed the terrified woman clinging to tree branches as the swollen rapids surged below her during the deadly Fourth of July floods. The 22-year-old woman, whose identity has yet not been revealed, was found desperately hanging onto the branches of a Cypress tree, high above the ground, as powerful floodwaters raged beneath her, according to KENS5. A nearby homeowner in Center Point heard her cries for help and quickly came to her rescue—just in time. Luckily the woman was saved in time. Surviving the Force of the Nature "I hear you, I see you," the homeowner reassured the woman, according to the local news station. The man, whose name was not revealed, tried calling 911, but there was no response from the inundated emergency hotline. Unable to get through to emergency services, the man ran into the street and flagged down nearby first responders who were already involved in search and rescue efforts. Rescue teams launched boats to locate the woman, who had been trapped in the tree for several hours. By the time they arrived, the floodwaters had receded by about 10 feet, and the woman had to take a leap of faith, jumping from the tree into the waiting boat. The unidentified woman miraculously survived with only minor cuts and bruises—an incredible outcome given that she was swept across four dams and narrowly avoided being hit by refrigerators and cars carried by the floodwaters. She had been camping with her parents and other relatives at a campground in Ingram when the rapidly rising river tore her from her tent, according to KENS5. Her family tried to flee in a vehicle, but it too was swept away by the raging waters. It remains unknown whether the woman's family made it out alive. Young Lives Lost At least two of the missing girls from Camp Mystic were found dead during the overnight search and rescue operations in Texas on Friday, according to family and local reports. Renee Smajstrla, 8, and Janie Hunt, 9, were among as many as 25 campers swept away by the devastating flash floods in the Guadalupe River. "Thank you to all our friends and family for all the prayers and outreach. Renee has been found and while not the outcome we prayed for, the social media outreach likely assisted the first responders in helping to identify her so quickly," her uncle wrote on Facebook along with a picture of the young girl. "We are thankful she was with her friends and having the time of her life, as evidenced by this picture from yesterday. She will forever be living her best life at Camp Mystic. Please continue to pray for the other families in Kerrville." Janie was also found dead, according to Corpus Christi Crónica. The 9-year-old's mother told CNN on Friday that she hadn't received any information about her daughter's whereabouts since the flood struck the camp. "We are just praying," Janie's mother had said. It remains unclear whether any other campers have been confirmed dead, but local reports suggest that some of the girls were rescued and taken to centers where they could be reunited with their families. So far, 24 people have been confirmed dead, including Heart O' the Hills Director Jane Ragsdale. Between 23 and 25 girls from the Christian overnight camp—which welcomes girls aged 7 to 17—were carried away by the powerful floods early Friday morning, including several who had been inside cabins that were swept away. The National Weather Service said that the Guadalupe River—which runs alongside Camp Mystic in the San Antonio suburb of Hunt—surged over 20 feet within just 90 minutes, marking the worst flooding the area has experienced since 1987. A flood warning was issued at 4 a.m., when most residents were still asleep. Search efforts continued into Saturday morning as rainfall continued across Hill County. Officials warned that the risk of additional flash flooding remained high, with alerts in place from San Antonio to Waco for the next 24 to 48 hours. The Guadalupe River also flooded parts of Kerr County in 1987, sweeping away a church bus and killing 10 teenagers. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said that the campgrounds currently lack an official warning system.
International Business Times
05-07-2025
- International Business Times
Renee Smajstrla and Janie Hunt: Two Girls from Texas Christian Camp Found Dead While Several Others Remain Missing after Devastating Floods
At least two of the missing girls from Camp Mystic were found dead during the overnight search and rescue operations in Texas on Friday, according to family and local reports. Renee Smajstrla, 8, and Janie Hunt, 9, were among as many as 25 campers swept away by the devastating flash floods in the Guadalupe River. "Thank you to all our friends and family for all the prayers and outreach. Renee has been found and while not the outcome we prayed for, the social media outreach likely assisted the first responders in helping to identify her so quickly," her uncle wrote on Facebook along with a picture of the young girl. Total Devastation in Texas "We are thankful she was with her friends and having the time of her life, as evidenced by this picture from yesterday. She will forever be living her best life at Camp Mystic. Please continue to pray for the other families in Kerrville." Janie was also found dead, according to Corpus Christi Crónica. The 9-year-old's mother told CNN on Friday that she hadn't received any information about her daughter's whereabouts since the flood struck the camp. "We are just praying," Janie's mother had said. It remains unclear whether any other campers have been confirmed dead, but local reports suggest that some of the girls were rescued and taken to centers where they could be reunited with their families. So far, 24 people have been confirmed dead, including Heart O' the Hills Director Jane Ragsdale. Between 23 and 25 girls from the Christian overnight camp—which welcomes girls aged 7 to 17—were carried away by the powerful floods early Friday morning, including several who had been inside cabins that were swept away. Dramatic Rescue A young girl was dramatically rescued after being swept 12 miles downstream by powerful floodwaters in Texas. Photos showed the terrified child clinging to tree branches as the swollen rapids surged below her. According to News 4 San Antonio, the girl—whose identity has not yet been revealed—was eventually brought to safety. In a separate video, a helicopter was seen airlifting someone to safety following the historic flooding that struck Texas on Thursday. Kerr County was hit hard by the rapidly rising waters, which devastated a summer camp and left more than 25 girls missing. The National Weather Service reported that the Guadalupe River—which runs alongside Camp Mystic in the San Antonio suburb of Hunt—surged over 20 feet within just 90 minutes, marking the worst flooding the area has experienced since 1987. A flood warning was issued at 4 a.m., when most residents were still asleep. Governor Greg Abbott said on Friday night that the death toll had climbed to 24, including several children, though he did not confirm if any of the missing campers were among the victims. Search efforts continued into Saturday morning as rainfall continued across Hill County. Officials warned that the risk of additional flash flooding remained high, with alerts in place from San Antonio to Waco for the next 24 to 48 hours. The Guadalupe River also flooded parts of Kerr County in 1987, sweeping away a church bus and killing 10 teenagers. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said that the campgrounds currently lack an official warning system.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Who were Renee Smajstrla and Janie Hunt? Two missing Camp Mystic girls found dead in tragic discovery
As Texas search and rescue operation are underway following the massive floods, authorities have found bodies of two missing Camp Mystic girls, NY POST reported, citing local reports. Camp Mystic flood victims: Renee Smajstrla, 8, and Janie Hunt, 9 found dead.(X@SarahisCensored) During the devastating Guadalupe River flash floods, as many as 25 campers were swept away, including Renee Smajstrla, 8, and Janie Hunt, 9. Taking to Facebook, Renee's uncle Shawn Salta posted an emotional statement, confirming that first responders have identified her quickly. 'Thank you to all our friends and family for all the prayers and outreach. Renee has been found and while not the outcome we prayed for, the social media outreach likely assisted the first responders in helping to identify her so quickly,' he wrote. 'We are thankful she was with her friends and having the time of her life, as evidenced by this picture from yesterday. She will forever be living her best life at Camp Mystic. Please continue to pray for the other families in Kerrville,' Salta added. Meanwhile, Corpus Christi Crónica reported that 9 years old Janie was also discovered dead. Earlier on Friday, her mother told CNN that she had not received any updates on her daughter's location, adding that they are just praying. Also Read: Photos: Deadly Texas flash floods put millions at risk as NWS issues several urgent warnings: 'Move immediately' Camp Mystic floods tragedy On Friday, the catastrophic floods washed away between 23 and 25 girls from the Christian sleep-away camp, which caters to females aged 7 to 17. Some of the cabins, where the kids were sleeping, swept away. According to the National Weather Service, the Guadalupe River, which sits above Camp Mystic in the Hunt suburb of San Antonio, surged more than 20 feet in just ninety minutes, causing flooding that hasn't occurred in the region since 1987. A flood alert was issued at 4 am when most of kids were sleeping. While officials warned of the continuous concern of potential flash flooding extending from San Antonio to Waco for the next 2 to 2 day, authorities continue search and rescue operations on Saturday morning as rainfall continued to fall throughout Hill County.
New York Post
05-07-2025
- New York Post
Two girls at Texas Christian camp found dead as dozens remain missing
At least two of the missing Camp Mystic girls were found dead during Friday's overnight search and rescue in Texas, according to family and local reports. Renee Smajstrla and Janie Hunt were among as many as 25 campers who were washed away in the deadly Guadalupe River flash floods. 'Thank you to all our friends and family for all the prayers and outreach. Renee has been found and while not the outcome we prayed for, the social media outreach likely assisted the first responders in helping to identify her so quickly,' her uncle wrote on Facebook. Advertisement 4 Renee Smajstrla was found dead during flood searches, her family said. Shawn Salta /Facebook 'We are thankful she was with her friends and having the time of her life, as evidenced by this picture from yesterday. She will forever be living her best life at Camp Mystic. Please continue to pray for the other families in Kerrville.' Janie was also discovered dead, according to Corpus Christi Crónica. Advertisement The 9-year-old's mother had told CNN Friday that she had not heard anything about her daughter's whereabouts after the flood hit the camp. 'We are just praying,' Janie's mother had said. 4 Janie Hunt also perished in the floods, according to a report. CNN Weather It is not clear if any of the other campers had been found dead, but local reports indicate that some of the girls were rescued and were transported to family reunification centers. Advertisement Between 23 and 25 girls at the Christian sleep-away camp, which serves girls between the ages of 7 and 17, were swept away by the dangerous floods early Friday morning — including some who were in cabins that were washed out. The Guadalupe River — on which Camp Mystic is perched in the San Antonio suburb of Hunt — rose more than 20 feet in just 90 minutes, the National Weather Service reported, a level of flooding the area hasn't seen since 1987. A flood alert went out at 4 a.m. when most people were sleeping. 4 The camp was evacuated early Thursday, but some campers were washed away in the flood. KSATtv Advertisement 4 A photo shows flooding caused by a flash flood at the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas. AFP via Getty Images Gov. Greg Abbott revealed Friday night that the death toll had surged to 24, including children, but would not say whether any of the missing campers were among the dead. Searches went on Saturday morning as rain continued to fall across Hill County, with officials warning of the ongoing threat for possible flash flooding extended from San Antonio to Waco for the next 24 to 48 hours. The Guadalupe River previously flooded across Kerr County in 1987, overtaking a church bus and killing 10 teenagers. The campgrounds do not have a warning system in place, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.
