More than 200 people at summer camp airlifted to safety as Missouri faces flooding
Summary
Heavy rain and flooding in southeastern Missouri forced helicopters to airlift over 200 children and staff from a summer camp to safety. Rescue teams helped many others trapped by rising waters, with no major injuries reported, while a state of emergency was declared due to ongoing flood risks.Key Facts
- More than 200 people, mostly children and staff, were evacuated from Camp Taum Sauk by helicopter.
- About 20 people were rescued after a building collapsed at Bearcat Getaway campground during flooding.
- Three people stranded in trees along the Black River were rescued safely.
- A woman in Crawford County is missing after her house was swept away by floodwaters.
- The National Weather Service reported 6-12 inches of rainfall and issued flash flood warnings.
- Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency and activated search and rescue teams.
- Several major roads are blocked or damaged due to flooding.
- The Black River is rising and expected to reach a record height near Annapolis, Missouri.
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