Texas is in chaos! Devastating floods that hit the central part of this US state have claimed at least 78 lives, including a shocking 28 children! Yes, you read that right – 28 innocent kids! The disaster struck after the Guadalupe River overflowed its banks following heavy rains on Independence Day, July 4th. The epicenter of this tragedy is Kerr County, known as Texas Hill Country, where Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed 68 deaths, including 28 children. But that’s not all – 41 people are still missing, including 11 girls from the nearly century-old Christian summer camp Mystic, which was almost completely destroyed! The sheriff said the girls and one counselor remain missing as the search enters its third day. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency and confirmed 10 more deaths elsewhere in the state. President Donald Trump expressed condolences to the victims’ families and said he would likely visit the affected area. Rescuers, including Coast Guard helicopters and planes, are tirelessly searching for survivors as the death toll continues to rise. One hero of this tragedy is Karl, a homeowner near the camp, who heard screams and saved a girl hanging from tree branches above the raging Guadalupe River. The girl floated nearly 19 kilometers before grabbing a branch and survived for hours in icy water. This is a true miracle! But while heroes fight to save lives, nature continues to show its brutal power. In just one day, 38 centimeters of rain fell, causing rivers to overflow and triggering new evacuations. This disaster is a stark reminder of how powerless we are against nature’s force and how important it is to take weather warnings seriously. If you have thoughts about this tragedy or know someone affected, feel free to share – maybe your story can help prevent or better respond to such disasters in the future. Because in moments like these, every word and every action can make a difference.
