In Kerr County, Texas, the number of people still missing after the devastating July 4 floods has dropped from nearly 100 to just three, local officials announced. The floods left the state reeling, with a death toll standing at 134 statewide, including 107 deaths in Kerr County alone.
Intensive Search Efforts
The city of Kerrville credited the reduction in missing persons to the relentless efforts of over 1,000 local, state, and federal responders. City Manager Dalton Rice expressed gratitude for the exhaustive search and verification work that helped reduce the list of missing from over 160 to three.
Statewide Search Continues
Alongside the three individuals still missing in Kerr County, authorities report that three people remain missing in Travis County and one in Burnet County.
Impact on Communities
Among the dead in Kerr County were 70 adults and 37 children, including victims at Camp Mystic, where at least 20 girls went missing during the flash floods. The disaster has left debris and destruction across communities, including vehicles and equipment strewn across public spaces like Louise Hays Park.
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