On July 4, a sudden surge of the Guadalupe River swept through Kerr County, central Texas, obliterating entire neighborhoods in minutes. With more than 100 confirmed dead and dozens still missing, survivors are left to pick up the pieces of their lives—and their homes.
One resident, who lost several neighbors in the flood, recalls watching the river rise faster than ever before. “I turned around to check on my next-door neighbor and saw nothing but rushing water,” they remember. Among the missing is a 2-year-old child whose family is clinging to hope as search efforts continue.
In the wake of tragedy, the survivor has found strength in community. Local volunteers, emergency crews, and fellow residents have rallied to clear debris and provide emergency shelter. “Grief comes in waves,” the survivor says, “but so does hope when people come together.”
As recovery efforts scale up, residents face a long journey to rebuild—physically and emotionally. For many, turning grief into action is the first step toward healing. “We’re planting new trees where houses once stood,” the survivor notes. “Every sapling is a promise of tomorrow.”
In central Texas, stories of loss are woven with threads of resilience. Against the current of tragedy, communities are finding ways to rise again.
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