Search and rescue operations continued Monday as the catastrophic flash flood deaths in central Texas grew to at least 90, including 27 children.
The majority of the deaths, the age of 75, occurred in Kerr County. There, rescuers were still searching for counselors and it was reported that 10 girls were missing after a flood occurred at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp. The bodies of three North Texas girls who attended the camp are among those who have recovered. The other 15 bodies were recovered along the Guadalupe River corridor in Travis, Williamson, Burnett, Tom Green and Kendall counties.
Gov. Governor Greg Abbott said there were 41 identified people known to be missing after the flood Sunday afternoon.
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In response to questions about what people can do to help the community recover from deadly floods, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leesa said the 501(c)(3) charity serving Texas Hill Country, the community foundation of Texas Hill Country, has established a relief fund to support local response, relief and recovery efforts that have been reviewed. Organizers said all donations will go directly to organizations working on the frontlines of the July 4 flood emergency. All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a gift receipt. To learn more or donate, visit the Texas Hill Country Community Foundation here.
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