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Kerr County Floods Claim 129 Lives, Community Unites in Grief

7/13/2025

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Devastating floods swept through Kerr County, Texas, on July 4, claiming at least 129 lives, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic. The tragic loss of young souls like Katherine Ferruzzo and Chloe Childress has left the community heartbroken. In their memory, locals are rallying together, launching a foundation and a lemonade stand fundraiser to support affected families.

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Story summary

Devastating floods swept through Kerr County, Texas, on July 4, claiming at least 129 lives, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic. The tragic loss of young souls like Katherine Ferruzzo and Chloe Childress has left the community heartbroken. In their memory, locals are rallying together, launching a foundation and a lemonade stand fundraiser to support affected families.