OAN Staff Blake Wolf
12:00 PM – Tuesday, July 8, 2025
As the death toll of the devastating Texas flash flooding surpasses 100, the hope of finding additional survivors dims while rescue teams trudge on.
At least 107 individuals are confirmed dead across six counties as a result of the flash floods, including 56 adults and 30 children in Kerr County.
Community members across Texas Hill Country are “grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors” from Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp situated at the center of the fatal floods, in which water levels in the Guadalupe River initially rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes.
First responders and community members continue the search and recovery efforts, wading through the floodwaters and crossing muddy fields in desperate hopes of finding signs of survivors.
22-year-old Samuel Cummings, a recent college graduate living in Corpus Christi who voluntarily rushed to aid in the search and rescue efforts, recounts his experience sifting through the remnants of items seemingly belonging to the children of Camp Mystic.
Cummings said he came across girls’ Crocs, tennis shoes, volleyballs, and water bottles. “That’s where you start to get choked up,” he said.
The search efforts have recently benefitted from weather improvements, as the major storms ripping through the region have begun to let up in most areas.
Meanwhile, speculation has begun to arise as to whether the public was sufficiently given evacuation notices prior to the life-threatening floods.
“We definitely want to dive in and look at all those things,” stated Kerrville City Manager Dalton Rice on Monday. “We’re looking forward to doing that once we can get the search and rescue complete.”
Additionally, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has continued to shame Democrats for blaming President Donald Trump for the deaths pertaining to the Texas floods on Monday.
Leavitt specifically referenced Democrat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who seemingly blamed President Trump for the floods while calling for an investigation into whether the National Weather Service adequately provided warnings.
“We have seen many falsehoods pushed by Democrats such as Senator Chuck Schumer and some members of the media. Blaming President Trump for these floods is a depraved lie, and it serves no purpose during this time of national mourning,” Leavitt stated.
“Here are the facts. In the lead-up to this tragic national disaster, the National Weather Service did its job. Despite unprecedented rainfall, the NWS executed timely and precise forecasts and warnings,” Leavitt added. “Flash flood warnings were also issued on the night of July 3rd and the morning of July 4th, giving preliminary lead time of more than three hours before flash flood conditions occurred.”
Leavitt also announced that President Trump is scheduled to visit Texas later this week.
“May God bless the great people of Texas – especially the parents who have lost their children. President Trump loves you. We are praying for you, and he will be traveling to see you later this week.”
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