Two deaths reported in Texas Hill Country floods, Abbott confirms - KEYE
Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed two deaths resulting from catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country. Rescue operations are ongoing in Kerr and Uvalde counties as authorities manage the aftermath of the severe weather.
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This highlights the immediate human impact of extreme weather events and the ongoing emergency response efforts in affected regions.
During a media briefing Thursday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott said two deaths have been reported so far during flood rescue operations in the Texas Hill Country on Thursday. Abbott said the first flood victim is a man in Comfort who was swept away in an RV overnight, and the second victim is another man in Uvalde who was swept away while driving on the road. "So far, there have been two reported deaths because of the flooding. One is a male near Comfort who was swept away in an RV. Another is a male in Uvalde who was swept away while driving on the road. And as far as I know, those are the only deaths that have occurred because of this," Gov. Abbott said. Gov.
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