County in Texas sees improvement as number of missing persons from the flood decreases to three

Flood Update in Central Texas

Officials from Kerr County reported on Saturday that nearly 100 individuals previously listed as missing after the deadly flood on July 4 have been confirmed safe, leaving only three people still unaccounted for.

This update comes as the search enters its third week and marks a significant decrease from over 160 people initially unrecorded in Kerr County alone.

Dalton Rice, the City Manager of Carville, expressed, “This remarkable progress is a result of countless hours of search and rescue work, thorough research, and a steadfast commitment to providing clarity and comfort to families during incredibly tough times.”

As of Sunday, Kerr County has recorded 107 fatalities, which includes 70 adults and 37 children.

Noem Responds to Political Criticism

In related news, some have criticized the federal government’s response to the floods in Texas, with Noem asserting that it’s merely “all politics” and adds “damage to our country.”

Across Texas, the flooding resulted in at least 135 deaths attributed to the Guadalupe River rising 26 feet, devastating homes and vehicles in the process. The swift surge of water obliterated parts of the hill country, where vacation cabins and youth camps once stood along the riverbanks.

Camp Mystic, a historic Christian summer camp for girls, reported losing at least 27 campers and counselors in the flooding disaster.

Ongoing Recovery and New Concerns

Efforts to recover continue, involving more than 1,000 officials from local, state, and federal levels, alongside thousands of volunteers from various parts of the country collaborating from the river’s source down to Canyon Lake.

Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. stated, “We understand that our families are still waiting for news, and we will continue to support them as the search goes on.”