The catastrophic lightning floods along the Guadalupe River in Central Texas were killed by 27 campers and advisors at Camp Mystic, and officials introduced on Monday on one of the deadliest weather disasters that hit the state in the years.
“Camp Mystic mourns the loss of 27 campers and advisors after catastrophic floods on the Guadalupe River,” Tábor said in a statement published on his website.
“We have communicated with local and state authorities that tirelessly deploy extensive sources to find our missing girls. We are deeply grateful for spilling community support, the first respondents and officials at all levels.”
During the fourth July holiday weekend, the flash floods walked across the central Texas, killed at least 82 people, and left dozens of missing, including several girls who participated in the summer camp along the Guadalupe River.
The stories of the rain hit Friday to Saturday to Saturday’s country and in hours almost 12 inches fell rain. The Guadalupe River rose by more than 26 feet in less than an hour, reached the trees, and swept the cabins of the river as people slept. The blankets, toys and furniture were left buried in the mud, while the fragmented windows and fragments testified of the power of water.
Growing waters strike overnight
The floods hit Friday in the dark early hours, when the strong storm threw almost the leg of the rain across the land of Texas Hill. The Guadalupe River has risen in just 45 minutes more than 26 feet, fast absorbing cabins and houses.
“Throughout the state, in all areas affected by floods, there are no 41 acquaintances,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Sunday.
Search and rescue
More than 17 helicopters were sent to help find missing children and adults. Volunteers and residents joined this effort, although officials asked civilians to stop flying personal drones to avoid threats to rescue aircraft.
Sheriff Larry Leith of Kerr County confirmed at least 68 deaths in his jurisdiction only – 40 adults and 28 children.
“Pitch Black Wall of Death”
The survivors described the floods as an unstoppable torrent.
“It was a playground of the black wall of death,” one of the caramel parents said. “People didn’t have a chance to get in time.”
Many of them said they did not receive emergency warnings before the water level increased into the trees.
Warning and delay
Questions joined why the evacuation warnings were issued only around 4:00
The judge of the Kerr Rob Kelly district said, “No one has seen it,” he refers to the flood as a “100 -year flood”.
Officials acknowledged a proposal for a more robust flood warning system that stopped due to the cost of costs.
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