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These are just a few of the victims of the Guadalupe River flash flooding

These are just a few of the victims of the Guadalupe River flash flooding

Summary

Flash floods in central Texas, caused by the fast-moving waters of the Guadalupe River, resulted in at least 89 deaths. Among the victims were two 8-year-old sisters from Dallas, a beloved soccer coach and teacher, and an elementary school student from Alabama. Search and rescue operations are still in progress to find missing individuals, including campers from a summer camp for girls.

Key Facts

  • Heavy flash floods in central Texas caused at least 89 deaths.
  • The floods started from the Guadalupe River on a Friday.
  • Two sisters, Hanna and Rebecca Lawrence, aged 8, were among the victims.
  • Reece Zunker, a soccer coach, and his wife Paula, a former teacher, were also killed, and their children are missing.
  • Dick Eastland, the director of Camp Mystic, died in the floods.
  • The floods affected a summer camp, leading to ongoing search efforts for missing campers.
  • University Park Elementary School reported multiple students were affected and had to evacuate.
  • The floods surprised many because they were more severe than the usual rains expected.
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