BREAKING TRAGEDY: 100 Confirmed Dead in Texas Flooding — Shocking Discovery of Bodies as Drone Collides With Rescue Helicopter
The heart of Texas is grieving tonight.
In what has become one of the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history, 100 lives have now been confirmed lost in the catastrophic flash flooding that swept through Kerr County and surrounding Hill Country communities. Among the victims: children, camp counselors, teachers, and local residents—many of whom were caught in rising floodwaters with little or no warning.
Search and rescue teams working around the clock made a harrowing discovery just hours ago: a group of bodies found near the banks of the Guadalupe River, believed to be among those reported missing from Camp Mystic, a historic girls’ summer camp that was engulfed by water early on July 4th.
But just as recovery teams pushed deeper into devastated areas, a terrifying incident disrupted the effort.
Authorities confirmed that a privately operated drone crashed into a rescue helicopter conducting aerial searches over Hunt, Texas. The drone reportedly struck the helicopter’s rotor area, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing. Miraculously, no one on board was injured, but emergency officials are now urgently warning the public to cease unauthorized drone activity in all affected areas.
“This isn’t just dangerous—it’s life-threatening,” said a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety. “Every second counts. A drone in the wrong place could cost another life.”
As the death toll climbs and more families wait for news, emotions are running high across the state. Many are questioning why flood warnings failed to reach camps like Mystic in time. Others are simply clinging to hope as 161 people remain unaccounted for.
Still, amid the tragedy, Texans continue to rise to meet each other’s needs—neighbors becoming rescuers, churches turning into shelters, and strangers offering food, blankets, and prayer.
Governor Greg Abbott has declared a statewide emergency and called for a full federal investigation into the warning system breakdown that may have contributed to the immense loss of life.
Tonight, Texas mourns. The water has receded in some areas—but the pain is just beginning.