AUSTIN (KXAN) — Search and rescue efforts continued Monday, as emergency responders and state officials begin the recovery process. On July 4, storms caused catastrophic and deadly flash flooding in Central Texas.
As of Monday morning, authorities confirm that at least 82 people died due to flooding.
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- KXAN’s Brianna Hollis caught up with Kerr County volunteers seeking to bring closure to families.
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7:12 a.m.: Camp Mystic posted an update on its website Monday morning. It said that its community grieves the deaths of 27 campers and counselors.
“Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly,” the website read. “We ask for your continued prayers, respect and privacy for each of our families affected. May the Lord continue to wrap His presence around all of us.”
The camp said that it has been in communication with authorities, who the camp said were “tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls.”
5:30 a.m.: Travis County Judge Andy Brown called in to KXAN to discuss the latest in his county: