Death toll from flooding in Kerr County climbs to 103
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A week after deadly flash floods, as rescue turns to recovery, more than 160 people remain missing in Kerr County, Texas.
UPDATE: Kerr County Sherrif Larry Leitha reports that as of 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, there are 95 deceased. Among the deceased are 59 adults, 14 who are unidentified, 36 children and 13 unidentified children. There are still five children from Camp Mystic who are missing, as well as one counselor.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNSearch for flood victims slowed by mountains of debris as thousands descend on Kerr County to assistCrews are using construction equipment to clear vehicles, trees and homes in a race to locate more than 170 people still missing since Friday’s devastating flood.
“The whole missing 10-year-old girls thing just pulls on everyone’s heart,” said Tillman, 34, a detective with the Hockley County Sheriff’s Office near Lubbock, as he scoured the banks of the Guadalupe River. “That’s why we’re out here.”
After touring the flood-devastated areas of Kerr County, Texas, President Trump spoke with reporters about the emergency alert system.
The Trumps are expected to meet with local officials and first responders who are navigating the aftermath of flash floods that devastated the Central Texas community.