Only three individuals remain unaccounted for following severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country on July 4, a decrease from nearly 100 missing previously. The floods affected Kerr County significantly, with over 160 people reported missing soon after, and the death toll stands at 135. The rapid floods, which rose 26 feet on the Guadalupe River, devastated the region, especially impacting places like Camp Mystic, where several campers and counselors were lost. Local authorities emphasize the need for better flooding warnings, recognizing this event surpassed historical expectations.
"This remarkable progress reflects countless hours of coordinated search and rescue operations, careful investigative work, and an unwavering commitment to bringing clarity and hope to families during an unimaginably difficult time."
"The floodslaid waste to the Hill Country, a popular tourist destination where campers seek out spots along the river amid the rolling landscape... it is naturally prone to flash flooding because its dry, dirt-packed soil cannot soak up heavy rain."
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