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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott commended rescue workers who have saved over 850 people in the last 36 hours, including people who were “clinging to trees to save their lives,” he said.
“What has happened over the past 36 hours is really amazing when you look at what the local officials have done, working and collaborating with multiple state agencies as well as our federal partners,” Abbott said.
At least 43 people died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to “catastrophic” flooding, according to officials.
Children are among the dead, said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who has taken on the duties of acting governor.
There are several major camps in the area, and at one of them, Camp Mystic, about 23 to 25 of its 750 campers are unaccounted for, according to officials.
Dozens of people were rescued Friday morning and search efforts are ongoing, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.
Residents are asked to shelter in place.
Severe weather is expected to continue on Saturday with flash flooding warnings in effect.