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With more than 170 still missing, communities must reconcile how to pick up the pieces around a waterway that remains both a wellspring and a looming menace.
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Amazon S3 on MSNTragedy Strikes Camp Mystic: The Guadalupe River Flood's TollIn Central Texas, the Guadalupe River has become a site of sorrow following a catastrophic flood that has claimed the lives of over 120 individuals, with more than 150 still missing. The serene Mystic Springs area,
Camp Mystic, the summer haven torn apart by a deadly flood, has been a getaway for girls to make lifelong friends and find “ways to grow spiritually.”
Camp Mystic, a private Christian summer camp for girls, had to be evacuated overnight after “catastrophic” flooding along the Guadalupe River.
MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION: The catastrophic flooding struck on Friday, causing a surge of 20 to 26 feet on the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, causing widespread damage. President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, which is west of Austin.
Pamela Brown, CNN’s chief investigative correspondent, shared memories during a live broadcast in an off-the-cuff moment with an anchor.
Texas has identified more than $50 billion in flood control needs, but lawmakers have devoted just $1.4 billion to address them