A disaster on Friday led to at least 78 reported deaths, with ongoing rescue efforts for missing individuals, including 10 girls and a camp counsellor. In Kerr County, 68 bodies were recovered, including 28 children. Regan Brown recounted his experience of returning to his parents' home after their escape from floodwaters, where they assisted a neighbor in distress. Officials confirmed that 41 individuals remain unaccounted for in Texas, issuing warnings of ongoing risks amid forecasts of additional rainfall impacting rescue operations.
The disaster, which struck on Friday, has claimed at least 78 lives, with rescuers still searching for dozens more, including 10 girls and a camp counsellor.
In Kerr County alone, 68 bodies have been recovered, 28 of them children.
Regan Brown walked through what was left of his parents' home in Hunt. His parents, both in their 80s, escaped the rising waters and helped rescue a 92-year-old neighbour trapped in her attic.
Officials say 41 people remain unaccounted for across Texas. With more rain forecast, officials warned of continuing risk as crews press on through difficult terrain.
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