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Texas flood death toll rises to 78, 41 still missing

2025-07-07 08:03:25Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Texas flood death toll rises to 78, 41 still missing

At least 78 people have died in devastating floods in central Texas, while 41 others are still missing, after torrential rains hit the region on Friday.

Kerr County was the hardest hit, with 68 of the victims, including 28 children, dying after a girls' summer camp located along the Guadalupe River was flooded.

The popular "Camp Mystic" camp was flooded overnight while most of the girls were asleep. Ten girls and a counselor from the camp are still missing.

Authorities warn that the death toll could rise as more rain is expected in the next 24-48 hours, which could complicate the work of search and rescue teams, who are already dealing with mud, rubble and even poisonous snakes in flooded areas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday that everything will be done to find every missing person. "It was shocking to see what those little kids went through," he said after visiting the disaster area.

Among the victims was the camp director, Richard “Dick” Eastland. Witnesses at the scene reported that personal belongings from the camp were found up to 12 kilometers away, along the river.

Material damage is also extensive in infrastructure - the road connecting the city of Kerrville to the camp is destroyed, while many houses have been demolished and power lines have been severely damaged.

President Donald Trump has declared a state of natural disaster for Kerr County, activating federal assistance. “It’s a terrible tragedy what happened,” he said Sunday from New Jersey.

Meanwhile, local residents and volunteers are mobilizing to help those affected, distributing food, clothing, and providing shelter.

Condolences have poured in from around the world. In Rome, Pope Leo XIV prayed for the victims and their families, singling out the girls lost in the flooded camp in his Sunday address. “We pray for them,” the Holy Father said.


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