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Texas Flash Floods Claim Over 130 Lives
On July Fourth weekend, a deadly surprise hit Texas Hill Country as torrential rains triggered catastrophic flash floods, turning dry creek beds into raging rivers. Over 20 feet of water surged through communities in seconds, sweeping away campers at Camp Mystic in Kerr County and drowning dozens. Emergency crews battled chaos with mattresses as rafts and helicopters amid washed-out bridges and shattered infrastructure. More than 130 lives were lost, mostly in Kerr County, exposing critical gaps in flood warnings and camp safety. The aftermath sparked investigations and legislative action, as…
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