They vanished overnight—massive search underway in Texas flood disaster
The number of confirmed fatalities from devastating flash floods across Central Texas increased to 67 on Sunday, as emergency crews continued scouring hazardous terrain in search of dozens more victims, including 11 girls missing from a local summer camp. The fast-rising floodwaters engulfed communities early Friday, catching many residents off guard in the dark. Campers embrace after arriving at a reunification area Saturday as girls from Camp Waldemar are reconnected with their families. Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via AP In Kerr County, 16 more bodies were recovered between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, raising the total fatalities in that area alone to 59, according to Sheriff Larry Leitha. Among the dead were 21 children. Sheriff Leitha reaffirmed his commitment to continue search operations in the region until every missing individual is located following Friday’s catastrophic flooding event. Elsewhere, officials confirmed four deaths in Trav...