Helicopters hover over a landscape of mud and shattered cabins after catastrophic flash floods tore through a children’s camp in central Texas. Rescue teams, aided by volunteers, are racing against time to find survivors in debris-strewn valleys.
At least 82 people are confirmed dead and several more remain missing as crews comb the wreckage by air and ground. A federal disaster declaration has mobilized extra search-and-rescue teams, medical units, and heavy equipment to the hardest-hit areas.
Forecasters warn that new storms could drench the region again, dumping up to 4 inches of rain and hampering recovery efforts. Officials are on high alert, adjusting flight paths and staging crews to avoid flooded roads and unstable terrain.
Survivors describe a terrifying scramble as walls of water engulfed cabins overnight. One youth camper says they waded through chest-high currents, guided by distant flashlights until they reached higher ground. Community centers have opened their doors, offering rest, meals, and trauma support to families.
As emergency operations continue, coordination between local, state, and federal agencies will be critical to navigating new weather threats and bringing relief to those still in peril.
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