Emergency crews rescue about 20 after a campground building collapses in Missouri flooding
Summary
Emergency crews in Missouri rescued about 20 people after a building collapsed at the Bearcat Getaway campground during heavy flooding. The flooding forced over 90 water rescues and caused major road damage, leading the governor to declare a state of emergency.Key Facts
- The incident happened in Reynolds County near the Black River, 85 miles south of St. Louis.
- Campers were trapped on top of a building when it collapsed due to flooding.
- Missouri received between 6 and 12 inches of rain from multiple thunderstorms.
- The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for the area.
- Over 90 water rescues were conducted for campers and people in cars.
- Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency and activated search and rescue teams.
- Flooding made several major roads impassable, requiring helicopter rescues by the Missouri National Guard.
- Two rescue boats capsized during the floods, but the emergency responders were recovered safely.
- A family reunification center was established to help those affected.
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