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National Post
07-07-2025
- Climate
- National Post
Survivors in Texas describe the floods as a 'pitch black wall of death' as more than 80 dead
Flash floods in Texas killed at least 82 people over the Fourth of July holiday weekend and left others still missing, including girls attending a summer camp. The devastation along the Guadalupe River, outside of San Antonio, has drawn a massive search effort as officials face questions over their preparedness and the speed of their initial actions. Article content Article content Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it in and around Kerr County, Texas, and ongoing efforts to identify victims. Article content Article content The floods grew to their worst at the midpoint of a long holiday weekend when many people were asleep. Article content The Texas Hill Country in the central part of the state is naturally prone to flash flooding due to the dry dirt-packed areas where the soil lets rain skid along the surface of the landscape instead of soaking it up. Friday's flash floods started with a particularly bad storm that dropped most of its 12 inches (30 centimeters) of rain in the dark early morning hours. Article content After a flood watch notice midday Thursday, the National Weather Service office issued an urgent warning around 4 a.m. that raised the potential of catastrophic damage and a severe threat to human life. By at least 5:20 a.m., some in the Kerrville City area say water levels were getting alarmingly high. The massive rain flowing down hills sent rushing water into the Guadalupe River, causing it to rise 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes. Article content Article content Article content Article content Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday that there were 41 people confirmed to be unaccounted for across the state and more could be missing. Article content In Kerr County, home to youth camps in the Texas Hill Country, searchers have found the bodies of 68 people, including 28 children, Sheriff Larry Leitha said Sunday afternoon. Fatalities in nearby counties brought the total number of deaths to 79 as of Sunday evening. Article content Ten girls and a counselor were still unaccounted for at Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp along the river. Article content Beyond the Camp Mystic campers unaccounted for, the number of missing from other nearby campgrounds and across the region had not been released.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Yahoo
Body found in river after search for swimmer
The body of a 26-year-old man has been recovered from a river following an extensive search effort. Wiltshire Police said it responded to concerns for a man who had been swimming in the River Avon in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, at 17:43 BST on Friday. Emergency crews from Trowbridge, Chippenham, Bath and Temple Back, along with water rescue units from Trowbridge, Stratton and Bath, attended the scene and later recovered a body. While formal identification has not yet taken place, police said the man's family had been informed. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wiltshire Police
BBC News
28-06-2025
- BBC News
Body found in River Avon after search for swimmer
The body of a 26-year-old man has been recovered from a river following an extensive search Police said it responded to concerns for a man who had been swimming in the River Avon in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, at 17:43 BST on crews from Trowbridge, Chippenham, Bath and Temple Back, along with water rescue units from Trowbridge, Stratton and Bath, attended the scene and later recovered a formal identification has not yet taken place, police said the man's family had been informed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Authorities searching Percy Priest Lake after reported drowning
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A search effort is underway at Percy Priest Lake after several minors notified Nashville law enforcement about a potential drowning Saturday evening. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, officers were flagged down on Saturday, June 7 by three juveniles at the Anderson Rec Area who said they saw someone who appeared to be drowning. The group reported seeing hands come out of the water before they no longer resurfaced. Crews attempt to rescue person from Cumberland River Authorities said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has three boats searching the water. A police helicopter has also been called in to help. The MNPD told News 2 that nobody has been reported missing at the location and there are no other witnesses besides the minors. | READ MORE | No additional details have been released about this situation. 📲 Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go.📧 Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent to your inbox.💻 for Nashville, TN and all of Middle Tennessee. This is a developing story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
