BY C STONE | STONE NEWS NETWORK |||| TEXAS
Source: NPR
This is the 5th day of recovery for emergency workers after the horrific flood that struck central Texas on July 4th. That's when the Guadalupe River surged, after 1 month of rain fell in about an hour.
Governor of Texas Greg Abbott said the death toll is now 109, with at least 161 people missing. Rescuers were reporting finding dead bodies in trees.
From NPR:
Jonathan Lamb of the Kerrville Police Department told reporters Tuesday morning that he believes that the last live rescue took place on Friday.
Responders are dealing with "extremely difficult" terrain due to the massive piles of debris, according to Lt. Col. Ben Baker from the Texas Game Wardens, who spoke alongside Kerr County officials.
"When we're trying to make these recoveries, these large piles can be very obstructive, and to get in deep into these piles is very hazardous," Baker said. Specialized rescue teams "have to go in there, layer by layer. It's extremely treacherous, time consuming. It's dirty work." Officials told reporters Tuesday that it's not clear how many people remain missing.
The Guadalupe River rose more than 26 feet in less than an hour early Friday morning. Camp Mystic, an all-girls' Christian summer camp located on the banks of the river, said Monday that it lost at least 27 campers and counselors. As of Tuesday, Kerr County officials said five campers and one counselor were still unaccounted for.
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