Search and rescue efforts continued Sunday as the death toll from catastrophic flash flooding in Central Texas grew to 81 people Sunday afternoon, including at least 28 children.
The vast majority of the deaths, 68, have occurred in Kerr County, where rescuers are still searching for 11 girls reported missing after flooding at Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp. The bodies of three North Texas girls who attended the camp are among those recovered. In Kerr County, officials say 40 adults and 28 children have been killed.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday afternoon there were 41 identified people known to be missing after the floods.
The latest updates are below.
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In response to questions about what people can do to help the area recover from the deadly flood, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, a 501(c)(3) charity serving the Texas Hill Country, has established a relief fund to support vetted local response, relief and recovery efforts. Organizers said all donations go directly to organizations working on the front lines of the July 4 flooding emergency. All donations are tax-deductible, and you will receive a receipt for your gift. To learn more or donate, visit the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country here.
Live updates: 11 campers still missing; 21 kids among 69 dead in Texas flooding – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
