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The National Guard was deployed in Texas on Friday after a devastating river flood killed at least half a dozen people and swept away children at a local Christian camp.
Heavy rain on Friday morning caused the Guadalupe River to reach nearly 30 feet, surging 20 feet in only an hour.
At least six people have been reported dead, according to FOX affiliate KABB.
Two young girls attending Camp Mystic remain missing, and other campers are being evacuated via helicopter, KSAT 12 reported.
Severe flooding was reported Friday in Kerr County, Texas. (City of Kerrville)
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Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. issued a disaster declaration amid emergency evacuations.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement on X the state is surging all available resources to respond to the devastating flooding in Kerr County.
“That includes