Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45am on 06 Jul 2025,Sunday International
At least 43 people, including 15 children, have died in devastating flash floods in central Texas, with 27 girls still missing from Camp Mystic, a Christian youth camp on the Guadalupe River. Governor Greg Abbott signed an expanded disaster declaration as rescue operations intensify. President Trump confirmed federal assistance, including Coast Guard deployment. Survivors recount harrowing escapes; over 850 people have been rescued. Many residents, like Anthony and the Rojas family, lost homes and loved ones. Forecasts warn of more rain through the weekend. Officials insist it remains a rescue mission as hopes persist for those still missing. (PC: BBC)
