Rescue efforts in the Texas Hill Country continued in the wake of severe flash flooding during the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in over 100 fatalities across six counties. Kerr County reported the highest toll, with numerous victims identified among both adults and children. Recovery efforts have become the primary focus as hopes for finding survivors dwindled. Scrutiny emerged over the response times and communication of weather alerts leading up to the flooding, with local officials facing criticism for their handling of the situation.
Rescue crews are working relentlessly throughout the Texas Hill Country affected by the catastrophic flash flooding, with over 100 confirmed dead and recovery efforts intensifying.
As efforts transitioned from search to recovery, the focus has been on retrieving the bodies as the hope of locating additional survivors diminished significantly.
The majority of fatalities occurred in Kerr County, where a total of 87 bodies have been recovered, including fatalities among both adults and children.
Questions were raised about the efficacy of the weather monitoring system, as authorities faced scrutiny regarding their response time and public warnings issued before the floods.
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