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Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.
A public backlash is enveloping Kerr County over the local steps taken after the National Weather Service warned of a potential catastrophe.
As of 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, 96 people — 60 adults and 36 children — are dead after Hill Country flooding, Kerr County officials said.
News. Kerr County and Camp Mystic flood victims: Here’s what we know At least 68 people have died from the flooding in Kerr County and many remain missing, according to state and county officials.
Richard “Dick” Eastland, the owner and director of Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas, died while helping campers get to safety during the devastating floods that impacted the area last week. Eastland, who was the third generation from his family to manage the camp, was 74.
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Officials reported at least 84 bodies recovered across Kerr and Kendall counties on Monday. That number is expected to grow.
An inspection report dated July 2 indicates that state inspectors noted the camp had emergency plans "in case of a disaster" in place and that staff and volunteers were briefed on the plans during training sessions and volunteer briefings.