Texas floods: death toll rises as search and rescue turns into grim recovery operation
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Central Texas residents held a day of prayer for bodies recovered from flash flooding that killed at least 82 individuals. The search and rescue operation is shifting towards recovering bodies, with 68 confirmed dead, including 28 children. Ten girls and one counselor from a summer camp remain unaccounted for. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed an additional 10 fatalities in neighboring counties, while 41 individuals are still missing statewide. Rescuers have saved approximately 850 people, but further rain complicated recovery efforts. Abbott emphasized that responders will continue their work until every person is recovered.
Authorities reported that at least 68 people are confirmed dead in Kerr County, including 28 children. The search continues for 41 known missing persons.
Governor Greg Abbott stated that hopes remain high as responders are instructed to assume all missing persons are still alive, despite the ongoing recovery efforts.
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