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Young students, a grandparent and a camp director among those killed in Texas floods

Young students, a grandparent and a camp director among those killed in Texas floods

Summary

Flooding in central Texas caused more than 70 deaths, including 21 children. Rescue teams are still searching for missing individuals, including those from a girls' summer camp. Key people affected include Tanya Burwick, a grandmother, Jane Ragsdale, a camp director, and Sarah Marsh, an elementary student.

Key Facts

  • The floods started with fast-moving waters on the Guadalupe River.
  • Over 70 people died due to the flooding, including 21 children.
  • Missing persons include campers from a summer camp for girls.
  • Tanya Burwick, a 62-year-old grandmother, was found dead after her SUV was submerged.
  • Jane Ragsdale, director of a Texas summer camp, also passed away in the floods.
  • Sarah Marsh, an eight-year-old from Alabama, died while attending Camp Mystic.
  • The flooding affected more than 12,000 buildings in the San Angelo community.
  • Rescue efforts are still ongoing, with searches for missing people continuing.

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