North Carolina Plane crash kills family of four, including two children
According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, three of the family's four members perished at the scene of the collision, and the fourth passed away later at a hospital.The single-engine Cirrus SR22T plane crashed shortly after 1:30 p.m. under unknown circumstances. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records report Travis Buchanan of Sanford as the owner of the aircraft.The plane has taken off from Merritt Island, Florida, at about 11 a.m. and disappeared from radar near Sanford almost exactly two hours later. The aircraft was based at Raleigh Executive Jetport, which is located a few miles from the crash site.INVESTIGATION UNDERWAYThe NTSB stated that the plane would be taken to a secure facility for closer inspection. Officials have not yet determined the cause of the crash, and the investigation remains ongoing.The tight-knit Sanford community is mourning the devastating loss of a beloved family following the horrific accident.- EndsWith inputs from AP
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Certified safe, proven fatal: Camp Mystic's disaster plan under scrutiny after deadly Texas flood
Five years of Camp Mystic inspection reports revealed that key details regarding the implementation of safety and emergency measures were missing read more A Camp Mystic sign is seen at the site. Source: AP Texas' ill-fated Camp Mystic may not have been following state regulations regarding emergency measures, despite it having received green light from state inspectors just two days before flash flooding killed more than two dozen people at the all-girls Christian summer camp. News agency Associated Press accessed five years of inspection reports and found that key details regarding the implementation of safety and emergency measures were missing. On Tuesday (July 8), the Department of State Health Services released documents showing how the camp was following state regulations regarding disaster response. Among them was instructing campers what to do if they need to evacuate and assigning specific duties to each staff member and counsellor. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, inspection reports accessed by AP didn't have those details. How tragedy unfolded The camp, whose history dates back to 1926, didn't order immediate evacuation even after the Guadalupe River rose from 14 feet (4.2 meters) to 29.5 feet (9 meters) within an hour. According to figures released Tuesday, at least 27 campers and counsellors died during the floods. Among the dead was Richard 'Dick' Eastland, the camp's beloved director described by campers as a father figure. 'Never received emergency instructions' Charlotte Lauten, 19, attended Camp Mystic for nine summers, most recently in 2023. She noted that she never received guidance as a camper on handling weather emergencies. Lauten mentioned that the darkness likely made it difficult for the girls to escape. She explained that campers lack access to phones during camp and that the remote location has no cell service. Nod from inspectors On July 2, the Texas Department of State Health Services inspected Camp Mystic, coinciding with the Texas Division of Emergency Management's activation of emergency resources due to expected flooding. The inspection found no issues across numerous health and safety standards. At the time, the camp hosted 557 campers and over 100 staff members across its Guadalupe and Cypress Lake sites. Lara Anton, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of State Health Services, stated that while disaster plans must be displayed in all camp buildings, they are not required to be submitted to the state. 'We do not have them,' Anton said in an email. 'You'd have to get it from the camp.' 'The inspector checked that they had plans posted for those elements in every building,' Anton said, 'and that they had trained staff and volunteers on what to do.'
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North Carolina Plane crash kills family of four, including two children
A four-member North Carolina family lost their lives in a tragic accident when their aircraft crashed in a field near Sanford, North Carolina, on Monday National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed that an investigator would head to the crash site on Tuesday to start investigating the wreckage and establishing the cause of the reported by Associated Press, 35-year-olds Travis and Candace Buchanan, along with their children, Walker, 9, and Aubrey, 10, have been identified as the According to the North Carolina Highway Patrol, three of the family's four members perished at the scene of the collision, and the fourth passed away later at a single-engine Cirrus SR22T plane crashed shortly after 1:30 p.m. under unknown circumstances. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records report Travis Buchanan of Sanford as the owner of the plane has taken off from Merritt Island, Florida, at about 11 a.m. and disappeared from radar near Sanford almost exactly two hours later. The aircraft was based at Raleigh Executive Jetport, which is located a few miles from the crash UNDERWAYThe NTSB stated that the plane would be taken to a secure facility for closer inspection. Officials have not yet determined the cause of the crash, and the investigation remains tight-knit Sanford community is mourning the devastating loss of a beloved family following the horrific accident.- EndsWith inputs from AP
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Texas Floods Miracle: Two girls found alive, clinging to a tree for over a day — ‘Six miles downriver and 27 feet in the air'
Central Texas reeled under unprecedented flash floods on Friday as heavy rains sent the Guadalupe River rushing through Kerr County and surrounding areas. The violent surge, soaring 26 feet in under an hour, demolished cabins, carried away vehicles, and tragically claimed at least 70 lives, including 21 children, with more than 800 people rescued from the deluge, as per a report by the Associated Press. Miraculous discovery: 2 girls found alive Amid grim search-and-rescue efforts, a Facebook Live broadcast by volunteer rescuer Cord Shiflet delivered an astonishing update. Two young girls, whose identities remain concealed, were discovered alive, perched 27 feet high in a lone tree between Comfort and Homillus Road, near Center Point, as per a report by the Daily Times. Having clung on for more than a day, they were found six miles downstream from their likely point of origin. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy the Dip: Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read More Undo 'They had been holding on for over a day, and they found them six miles downriver,' Shiflet recounted. The girls were promptly airlifted to safety, their miraculous survival offering a rare beacon of hope amid despair. Also Read | Texas flood death toll rises to 70 — What went wrong and why the Guadalupe River overflowed Live Events Camp Mystic tragedy The flood's human toll was especially severe at Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp dating back to 1974. The camp's director and co-owner, Dick Eastland, perished in what many are calling an act of heroism, attempting to shield young campers from the rising waters. Eastland's nephew posted a tribute on social media: 'Camp Mystic's Dick Eastland no doubt gave his life attempting to save his campers.' U.S. Congressman August Pfluger echoed the sentiment, praising Eastland's selflessness. At least four campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic remain missing. The camp's cabins and grounds, now dotted with flooded debris and belongings, were opened to families on Sunday, with the riverbanks and structures being painstakingly combed for clues and survivors. Grim toll and ongoing search Kerr County, where Camp Mystic is located, reported 59 fatalities as of Sunday afternoon. Body recoveries continued across affected counties—four in Travis, three in Burnet, two in Kendall, and one each in Tom Green and Williamson, as authorities pledged to leave no stone unturned until every victim is accounted for. Families panned through river debris, searched among toppled trees and scattered personal effects, and mourned lives lost. Extreme weather warning systems under scrutiny Meteorological experts and local officials noted the flood's rapid onset: four months' worth of rainfall in mere hours. The National Weather Service had issued flash flood alerts beginning Thursday afternoon, and 'life-threatening' warnings followed shortly after midnight Friday. Still, questions loom about whether warnings were sufficiently relayed or heeded, especially in remote camp areas. Compounding the issue, understaffed regional forecast centres, affected by personnel reductions, may have impaired warning coordination. As intense rainfall fell after midnight, often the most dangerous time for flash floods, many residents, campers, and authorities were caught unawares. While searchlights, drones, boats, and Coast Guard helicopters scoured the waters, flash flood watches remained in effect, and more storms were forecast into Sunday. 800 rescued till now In the first 36 hours, rescuers brought over 800 individuals to safety. Helicopters leapfrogged flooded zones, drones canvassed unreachable areas, and ground teams navigated treacherous debris and mud-choked roads. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered round-the-clock efforts and declared Sunday a 'state day of prayer' for victims, survivors, and relief workers. Even Pope Francis, addressing crowds at the Vatican, prayed in English for the bereaved families, especially noting the young campers who were missing. Community support through Mercy Chefs and volunteers Amid rescue operations, community groups and nonprofit networks have mobilised to support first responders and displaced families. Organisations known as 'mercy chefs'—teams of volunteer cooks—have been serving hot meals to stranded residents, search crews, and shelter occupants. Their efforts have been hailed as vital in maintaining morale and sustenance amid chaos. Failure in warning? Texans are now asking why the warnings fell short. Was the overnight timing of the floods to blame, or could understaffed forecast offices have delayed alerts? National Weather Service personnel assert that alert bulletins, including an Emergency Alert System notification at 1:14 a.m., were issued in a timely manner. However, officials admit signal gaps may have left some cabins and camps vulnerable. Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said, 'We had no reason to believe this was going to be anything like what's happened here.' Meanwhile, Congressman Chip Roy described the flood as a 'once-in-a-century' event, acknowledging that unanswered questions and public scrutiny are inevitable as families seek accountability. US President takes action With FEMA activated by President Trump's disaster declaration on Sunday, federal resources are being marshaled for long-term recovery. As water levels fall and access routes are restored, family reunifications, infrastructure repair, and sanitation improvements will move to the forefront. FAQs What triggered the Texas flash floods in July 2025? A sudden deluge dumped four months' worth of rainfall within a few hours, causing the Guadalupe River in Kerr County to rise 26 feet in under 60 minutes. This unprecedented flash flooding overwhelmed camps, cabins, and communities overnight. How many people have died as a result of the flooding? As of the latest reports, at least 70 people have died across Central Texas, including 21 children. Kerr County alone reported 59 fatalities, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in Texas history.
