'Sorry, I'm Not Going To Make It': Hero Dad Bleeds Out After Saving Family From Texas Flood
More than 100 people have died in catastrophic floods sweeping across central Texas, with authorities continuing large-scale rescue and recovery operations
A 27-year-old father, Julian Ryan, is being hailed as a hero after sacrificing his life to save his family during the devastating floods that swept through Central Texas on July 4. As floodwaters from the Guadalupe River rapidly inundated their home, Ryan acted swiftly to ensure the safety of his fiancée, Christinia Wilson, their children, and his mother.
According to KHOU, the water began pouring into their house in the early morning hours, rising swiftly and leaving little time to react. In a desperate bid to create an escape route, Ryan punched through a window, severely injuring his arm and severing an artery. Despite his critical injury, he managed to help his family reach safety. Tragically, due to the rapidly rising waters and lack of immediate emergency response, Ryan succumbed to his injuries. His final words to his family were, 'I'm sorry, I'm not going to make it. I love y'all."
Ryan's family and friends remember him as a loving and selfless individual. His sister, Connie Salas, told KHOU, 'He died a hero, and that will never go unnoticed." The community has rallied around the family, with a GoFundMe campaign established to support them during this difficult time. The tragic incident underscores the sudden and deadly nature of flash floods in the region, prompting discussions about the need for improved warning systems and emergency preparedness.
Over 100 Dead In Texas Flood
More than 100 people have died in catastrophic floods sweeping across central Texas, with authorities continuing large-scale rescue and recovery operations even as weather conditions are expected to improve, CNN reported on Tuesday.
One of the hardest-hit areas is Camp Mystic, a Christian all-girls summer camp along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, where 27 campers and counsellors have been confirmed dead, and 11 others — ten campers and one counsellor — remain missing. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said that the county alone has reported 75 fatalities, including 48 adults and 27 children, most of them linked to the camp tragedy.
Elsewhere, in Travis County, which includes Austin, officials confirmed seven deaths and reported ten people missing. In Williamson County, two fatalities have been reported, with one body recovered on Sunday.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that more than 20 state agencies are working around the clock to support search, rescue, and relief operations, describing the disaster as one of the deadliest the state has witnessed in years.
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Business Standard
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- Business Standard
Hundreds gather at high school stadium to honour many lost to Texas floods
Several hundred people gathered for a worship ceremony at a high school stadium in Texas on Wednesday evening to remember the at least 120 people who died in the catastrophic flash floods over the July Fourth holiday, as well the many still missing. Our communities were struck with tragedy literally in the darkness, Wyatt Wentrcek, a local youth minister, told the crowd in the bleachers of Tivy Antler Stadium in Kerrville. Middle of the night. During a series of prayers for the victims and the more than 160 people still believed to be missing in hard-hit Kerr County, which includes Kerrville, people in the crowd clutched one another and brushed away tears. Many attendees wore blue shirts with the school's slogan, Tivy Fight Never Die, or green ribbons for Camp Mystic, the century-old all-girls Christian summer camp in Kerr County where at least 27 campers and counsellors died. Officials said five campers and one counsellor have still not been found. Ricky Pruitt, with the Kerrville Church of Christ, told the crowd that they gathered intentionally at a place where they had celebrated victories and experienced losses on the field. Tonight is very different than all of those nights, he said. The event was held as search crews and volunteers continued to scour miles along the Guadalupe River for the people still missing. In air boats, helicopters and on horseback, crews looked in trees and mounds below their feet, while search dogs sniffed for any sign of buried bodies. With almost no hope of finding anyone alive, searchers said they were focused on bringing the families of the missing people some closure. The floods are now the deadliest from inland flooding in the US since 1976, when Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flooded, killing 144 people, said Bob Henson, a meteorologist with Yale Climate Connections. Officials have been seeking more information about those who were in the Hill Country, a popular tourist destination, during the holiday weekend but did not register at a camp or a hotel and may have been in the area without many people knowing, Gov. Greg Abbott has said. Public officials in the area have come under repeated criticism amid questions about the timeline of what happened and why widespread warnings were not sounded and more preparations were not made. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha has said those questions will be answered, but the focus now is on recovering victims. The governor called on state lawmakers to approve new flood warning systems and strengthen emergency communications in flood prone areas throughout the state when the Legislature meets in a special session that Abbott had already called to address other issues starting July 21. Abbott also called on lawmakers to provide financial relief for response and recovery efforts from the storms. We must ensure better preparation for such events in the future, Abbott said in a statement. Local leaders have talked for years about the need for a flood warning system, but concerns about costs and noise led to missed opportunities to put up sirens. President Donald Trump has pledged to provide whatever relief Texas needs to recover, and is planning to visit the state Friday. Polls taken before the floods show Americans largely believe the federal government should play a major role in preparing for and responding to natural disasters. Catastrophic flooding is a growing worry. On Tuesday, a deluge in New Mexico triggered flash floods that killed three people. Although it's difficult to attribute a single weather event to climate change, experts say a warming atmosphere and oceans make these type of storms more likely. After the ceremony in Kerrville on Wednesday, children and families mingled on the field, and some students formed prayer circles. Licensed counsellors and therapists were also on hand to meet with people. Andrew Brown, who was at the vigil to honour a Tivy High School soccer coach who died in the flooding, said he believes a warning system with a siren would be helpful. I'm sure there are things that could have been different, and I'm sure there will be going forward," he said. David Garza said he drove an hour and a half to the stadium to provide support for loved ones affected by the floods. I'm from here, and I was here in the '78 flood and the '87 flood, Garza said. I just wanted to be a part of this. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says
HUNT, Texas: More than 160 people are still believed to be missing in Texas days after flash floods killed over 100 people during the July Fourth weekend, the state's governor said Tuesday. The huge jump in the number unaccounted for — roughly three times higher than previously said — came after authorities set up a hotline for families to call. Those reported missing are in Kerr County, where most of the victims have been recovered so far, Gov. Greg Abbott said. Many were likely visiting or staying in the state's Hill Country during the holiday but did not register at a camp or hotel, he said during a news conference. The county's lowlands along the Guadalupe River are filled with youth camps and campgrounds, including Camp Mystic, the century-old all-girls Christian summer camp where at least 27 campers and counselors died. Officials said Tuesday that five campers and one counselor have still not been found. Search-and-rescue teams are using heavy equipment to untangle and peel away layers of trees, unearth large rocks in riverbanks and move massive piles of debris that stretch for miles in the search for the missing people. Crews in airboats, helicopters and on horseback along with hundreds of volunteers are part of one of the largest search operations in Texas history. The flash flood is the deadliest from inland flooding in the U.S. since Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flood on July 31, 1976, killed 144 people, said Bob Henson, a meteorologist with Yale Climate Connections. That flood surged through a narrow canyon packed with people on a holiday weekend, Colorado's centennial celebration.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- New Indian Express
Searchers in helicopters and on horseback scour Texas flood debris for the missing
HUNT: As the search in Texas continued Wednesday for more than 160 people believed to be missing days after a destructive wall of water killed over 100 people, the full extent of the catastrophe had yet to be revealed as officials warned that unaccounted victims could still be found amid the massive piles of debris that stretch for miles. 'Know this: We will not stop until every missing person is accounted for. Know this also: There very likely could be more added to that list,' Gov. Greg Abbott said during a news conference Tuesday. Abbot said officials have been seeking more information about those who were in the state's Hill Country during the Fourth of July holiday but did not register at a camp or a hotel and may have been in the area without many people knowing. The lowlands of Kerr County along the Guadalupe River, where most of the victims of the flash flooding have been recovered so far, are filled with youth camps and campgrounds, including Camp Mystic, the century-old all-girls Christian summer camp where at least 27 campers and counselors died. Officials said Tuesday that five campers and one counselor have still not been found. Crews in airboats, helicopters and on horseback along with hundreds of volunteers are part of one of the largest search operations in Texas history. The flash flood is the deadliest from inland flooding in the U.S. since Colorado's Big Thompson Canyon flood on July 31, 1976, killed 144 people, said Bob Henson, a meteorologist with Yale Climate Connections. That flood surged through a narrow canyon packed with people on a holiday weekend, Colorado's centennial celebration. Public officials in charge of locating the victims are facing intensifying questions about who was in charge of monitoring the weather and warning that floodwaters were barreling toward camps and homes. Abbott promised that the search for victims will not stop until everyone is found. He also said President Donald Trump has pledged to provide whatever relief Texas needs to recover. Trump plans to visit the state Friday. Scenes of devastation at Camp Mystic Outside the cabins at Camp Mystic where the girls had slept, mud-splattered blankets and pillows were scattered on a grassy hill that slopes toward the river. Also in the debris were pink, purple and blue luggage decorated with stickers. Among those who died at the camp were a second grader who loved pink sparkles and bows, a 19-year-old counselor who enjoyed mentoring young girls and the camp's 75-year-old director. The flash floods erupted before daybreak Friday after massive rains sent water speeding down hills into the Guadalupe River, causing it to rise 26 feet (8 meters) in less than an hour. Some campers had to swim out of cabin windows to safety while others held onto a rope as they made their way to higher ground. Just two days before the flooding, Texas inspectors had signed off on the camp's emergency planning. But five years of inspection reports released to The Associated Press don't provide any details about how the camp would instruct campers about evacuating and specific duties each staff member and counselor would be assigned.
