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Tragic Texas Floods Claim 91 Lives, Urgent Rescues Underway

7/8/2025

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Governor Intensifies Flood Rescue

Devastating floods swept through Central Texas during the July 4 weekend, claiming at least 91 lives, including 28 children, with many still unaccounted for, especially from Camp Mystic. The Guadalupe River overflowed, leading to urgent rescue missions. Governor Greg Abbott vowed to intensify search efforts and assess the effectiveness of flood warnings.

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Ruskan Saves Lives

Petty Officer Scott Ruskan, a brave 26-year-old Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey, has emerged as a hero, saving 165 lives amid the devastating floods in Central Texas. The disaster, which struck on July 5, has tragically taken at least 80 lives, including 28 children, leaving many families searching for their loved ones, especially from Camp Mystic.

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Governor Intensifies Flood Rescue

Devastating floods swept through Central Texas during the July 4 weekend, claiming at least 91 lives, including 28 children, with many still unaccounted for, especially from Camp Mystic. The Guadalupe River overflowed, leading to urgent rescue missions. Governor Greg Abbott vowed to intensify search efforts and assess the effectiveness of flood warnings.

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