Texas Flooding Death Toll Rises To 119 As Search For More People Continues

Texas Flooding Death Toll Rises To 119 As Search For More People Continues

The devastation in Texas continues.

Officials confirmed on Wednesday (July 9) that at least 119 people have died statewide due to last week’s flooding, with Kerr County accounting for 95 of those deaths.

According to the sheriff, 59 adults and 36 children were among the victims. Of those, 27 bodies remain unidentified.

 

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As recovery crews work around the clock, residents are demanding answers about the region’s emergency alert system. Local reports revealed that volunteer firefighters requested a mass alert at 4:22 a.m. on the day of the flood. However, dispatchers delayed it, citing the need for special authorization. Some residents said they didn’t receive a warning until 10 a.m.

“I believe those questions need to be answered,” Sheriff Larry Leitha said. “To the families of the missed loved ones, to the public, you know, to the people who put me in this office. And I want that answer, and we’re going to get that answer.”

Are prayers are with those impacted by this tragedy.

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