Austin (USA).- The Mystic Christian summer camp, located on the banks of the Guadalupe River, confirmed this Monday the death of 27 campers and instructors after the floods that swept through south-central Texas this weekend, which will increase the number of deaths, which so far accounts for 82, according to local authorities, many of them children.
The heavy rains caused the Guadalupe River to suddenly rise, sweeping away cabins and leaving dozens of people trapped or missing, including the 27 Mystic campers. Local and state rescue teams have deployed extensive resources to continue the search for those who have not yet been located. “We have been in communication with local and state authorities, who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girls,” the camp indicated. “We are deeply grateful for the support shown by the community, first responders, and officials at all levels,” the note indicated. Faced with the magnitude of the tragedy, the camp requested respect and privacy for the affected families. Authorities have urged the population to take extreme precautions due to sudden floods in the region, which has recorded unusual levels of rainfall in recent days. Emergency teams continue to work in the area to assess damage and locate the missing.“Our hearts are broken along with those of the families who are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are constantly praying for them,” the organization noted in a statement.
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On Sunday night, Larry Leitha Jr., Kerr County Sheriff, one of the most affected by the disaster, announced that 68 deaths have been located in his jurisdiction, of which 40 are adults and 28 are children. Among those 68 deceased, 18 adults remain unidentified, as do 10 of the children. To these deaths, we must add another 14 in other nearby counties: 6 in Travis County, 3 in Burnet, 2 in Kendall, 2 in Williamson, and 1 in Tom Green, indicates CNN channel.
