Janie Hunt dies in fatal Central Texas flooding

Janie Hunt dies in fatal Central Texas flooding

Fatal Central Texas flooding death of Janie Hunt

First reports at 7:32 am indicated two confirmed deaths following severe flooding in Central, Texas. Among those identified is 9-year-old Janie Hunt.

State officials confirmed two fatalities after devastating floods impacted the region. Earlier reports suggested that a young girl, Janie Hunt, who is nine years old, is one of the victims.

Rescue operations continued throughout the day as dozens of individuals remained unaccounted for, including 20 girls who attended a summer camp situated near a river. Rescue teams have been actively searching the area for survivors.

According to officials, the camp was located along a river that experienced significant flooding, rising more than twenty feet above normal levels. Hundreds of rescuers have been deployed to assist in the search and rescue efforts since the flooding began.

Good evening, I am Chelsea Jones reporting from Central Texas. It is the second consecutive day that rescue teams have been combing the affected areas, searching for survivors and attempting to assist those in need.

The flooding, triggered by the deadly storm, unleashed powerful floodwaters from the Guadalupe River. Authorities stressed that time is critical, emphasizing the importance of locating people in the water and on the ground immediately, as every moment is precious in these rescue efforts.