Heavy rainfall in the Texas Hill Country led to flash flooding, rising Guadalupe River waters by 26 feet in 45 minutes. The chaos resulted in at least 24 confirmed deaths, with numerous individuals still unaccounted for, particularly campers from Camp Mystic. Search and rescue operations employed helicopters, boats, and drones. Many residents and families were unprepared for the sudden disaster, leading to frantic searches for missing loved ones. The storm struck just after midnight on the Fourth of July holiday, catching campers and residents off guard.
"The destructive fast-moving waters along the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes before dawn Friday, washing away homes and vehicles."
"Frantic parents and families posted photos of missing loved ones and pleas for information."
"A raging storm woke up her cabin just after midnight Friday, and when rescuers arrived, they tied a rope for the girls to hold as they walked across a bridge with floodwaters whipping around their legs."
"The flooding in the middle of the night on the Fourth of July holiday caught many residents, campers and officials by surprise."
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