The unprecedented flooding, which struck during the July Fourth public holiday, has claimed most lives in Kerr County, where swift waters of the Guadalupe River surged due to heavy rainfall. The sheriff's office reported that 84 victims were identified, and 32 others—22 adults and 10 children—remain nameless.
In a heart-wrenching statement from Camp Mystic, the camp's director Richard Eastland, 70, lost his life while attempting to save the children. Local pastor Del Way praised him as a hero, indicating the impact of his loss on the community.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of continued thunderstorms that may exacerbate existing flood conditions. Meanwhile, the White House has rebuffed claims that federal budget cuts contributed to the severity of the disaster. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the NWS did provide timely warnings and resources ahead of the flooding, with forecasts made before the catastrophe.
Concerns have risen about the lack of flood sirens in Kerr County, a system that some argue could have mitigated the disaster's toll. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick acknowledged the potential life-saving value of such a system, suggesting it may be implemented by next summer.
In the face of tragedy, condolences have poured in from across the globe, including a message from King Charles III, expressing his sorrow over the calamity and extending sympathies to the victims' families.
In a heart-wrenching statement from Camp Mystic, the camp's director Richard Eastland, 70, lost his life while attempting to save the children. Local pastor Del Way praised him as a hero, indicating the impact of his loss on the community.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned of continued thunderstorms that may exacerbate existing flood conditions. Meanwhile, the White House has rebuffed claims that federal budget cuts contributed to the severity of the disaster. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the NWS did provide timely warnings and resources ahead of the flooding, with forecasts made before the catastrophe.
Concerns have risen about the lack of flood sirens in Kerr County, a system that some argue could have mitigated the disaster's toll. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick acknowledged the potential life-saving value of such a system, suggesting it may be implemented by next summer.
In the face of tragedy, condolences have poured in from across the globe, including a message from King Charles III, expressing his sorrow over the calamity and extending sympathies to the victims' families.
