Responders suspend search for flooding victims in Texas
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Missouri Task Force 1 continues search efforts in Kerr County, Texas, after arriving Tuesday, following activation by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Monday. The task force has recently been working near the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, according to Boone County Fire Protection District.
"You’ll never find them. I’ve already talked to ranchers about what to look for in their areas that were flooded... long term," he said.
At least 161 are still unaccounted for after the July Fourth floods that saw the waters of the Guadalupe rise to historic levels in Central Texas, officials with Kerr County said Friday. Authorities have confirmed 103 deaths, 36 of whom are children.
The latest death count from the July 4 flash flood event in Texas is up to 129 with more than 170 people still missing.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNSearch for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assistCrews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.
As search and recovery efforts continue following the deadly floods, NWS warns of isolated flash floods due to the possibility of heavy rain this weekend.⛈️
If you have a missing person, email [email protected] with the name and description of the missing person. You can also provide photos to aid in identification. The reunification center for those waiting on word about missing persons is at Calvary Temple Church, 3000 Loop 534.
SAN ANTONIO — Five days after the waters of the Guadalupe River rose and overwhelmed much of Kerr Country on July Fourth, search and recovery efforts continue as the community picks up the pieces of one of the state's worst natural disasters in years.