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"You’ll never find them. I’ve already talked to ranchers about what to look for in their areas that were flooded... long term," he said.
Colorado has sent Task Force 1 to Kerr County, Texas, to assist in searches and cleanup efforts along the Guadalupe River.
Volunteer operations have been suspended in Kerr County as heavy rainfall has triggered flash flood warnings. Highway 39 has also been closed to all travelers besides first responders and Kerr County residents. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.
Sunday morning recovering efforts were suspended in Kerr County due to heavy rainfall and a new flash flood warning issued for the Hill Country.
At least 161 are still unaccounted for after the July Fourth floods that saw the waters of the Guadalupe rise to historic levels in Central Texas, officials with Kerr County said Friday. Authorities have confirmed 103 deaths, 36 of whom are children.
More than two dozen Mexican rescue volunteers and firefighters have been looking for victims and clearing debris along the Guadalupe River. Others were left waiting for visas and humanitarian permits to cross the border.
Missouri Task Force 1 continues search efforts in Kerr County, Texas, after arriving Tuesday, following activation by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Monday. The task force has recently been working near the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, according to Boone County Fire Protection District.
As search and recovery efforts continue following the deadly floods, NWS warns of isolated flash floods due to the possibility of heavy rain this weekend.⛈️
If you have a missing person, email [email protected] with the name and description of the missing person. You can also provide photos to aid in identification. The reunification center for those waiting on word about missing persons is at Calvary Temple Church, 3000 Loop 534.