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Texas Officials Regret Misinformation Amid Flood Tragedy

7/8/2025

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Texas officials expressed regret after a misleading report circulated about two girls being rescued from a tree during the devastating July 4 flash floods that claimed at least 82 lives. The rapid spread of this misinformation frustrated grieving families, prompting officials to emphasize the importance of verifying information as the search for the missing continues.

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Texas officials expressed regret after a misleading report circulated about two girls being rescued from a tree during the devastating July 4 flash floods that claimed at least 82 lives. The rapid spread of this misinformation frustrated grieving families, prompting officials to emphasize the importance of verifying information as the search for the missing continues.