In brief
In July, catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, claimed the lives of over 100 people. Recently released 911 audio recordings capture the panic and desperation of victims as they called for help. The recordings reveal the emotional distress of families trapped in rising waters and the urgent pleas from Camp Mystic staff. The tragedy has left a lasting impact on the community as they cope with the loss.
The catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas, in July left a community grappling with profound loss. Newly released 911 audio recordings provide a gripping account of the chaos and fear experienced by victims as they sought help amidst rising waters.
One recording features a desperate father pleading for rescue, expressing his horror as the floodwaters engulfed his home with children inside. I just need someone to be aware. I'm afraid this is all going to go, he said, urging his family to seek safety.
Another frantic call came from a Camp Mystic staff member, whose pleas echoed the urgency of the situation. Send someone here to rescue us, she begged, while the dispatcher struggled to keep up with the overwhelming number of distress calls. The flood tragically claimed the lives of 25 campers and two counselors at Camp Mystic.
Every second mattered as more calls poured in, revealing the panic of those trapped. A mother cried out from the attic of her home as water reached the windows, shouting in desperation, We're gonna die. I have an infant. She can't hold her breath!
As the morning dawned, the struggle continued. Firefighter Bradley Perry clung to a tree, fearing for his life. I’m going to die if I don’t get a helicopter. Is that possible? he pleaded, his final moments captured in a haunting audio clip.
As the community comes to terms with the aftermath of the floods, the released tapes stand testament to the fear and chaos during a tragic day in Texas history.
