MARBLE FALLS, Texas (KXAN) — The last person unaccounted for from this weekend’s catastrophic flood in Burnet County is Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips, who was swept away while helping others get to safety.
Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd told KXAN crews Tuesday morning that search and rescue efforts are ongoing for Phillips, whose last known location was near FM 1174 at Cow Creek.
Boyd said search teams from numerous agencies are covering the ground and sky via helicopters and drones. He said 12 K-9s were also joining the search Tuesday.
Phillips’ vehicle and personal items were found early on in the search after floodwaters receded. Boyd said the area where Phillips was last seen has treacherous terrain, which has made the search even more difficult for teams.
Phillips became the final missing person in Burnet County’s search after a body was recovered Monday night, Boyd said.
In total, Boyd said six people were reported missing after the flood, with five now recovered deceased. He said 62 people were rescued.