Devastation in Texas Hill Country: 24 dead, dozens missing in sudden river surge
By Jane Clinton and Christy Cooney | The Guardian
At least 24 people have died amid torrential rain and dozens of children from Camp Mystic are among those still missing
What we know so far
It’s 5am in Texas and the search for survivors is ongoing. Here is what we know so far:
• At least 24 people have died and up to 25 people are missing after torrential rain caused flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas on Friday.
• Rescue teams are searching for the people who were attending the Christian all-girls Camp Mystic summer camp just outside the town of Kerrville 104km (64 miles) north-west of San Antonio.
• As of Friday night, emergency personnel had rescued or evacuated 237 people, including 167 by helicopter, Reuters reports.
• The Texas Division of ...