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Bodies of Two Mexican Nationals Recovered in Texas Floods as Death Toll Reaches 109

Search operations by Mexican officials alongside U.S. responders continue under persistent heavy rain across central-south Texas

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Overview

  • Authorities located the bodies of Alicia Torres and her husband José Olvera, both from Jalpan de Serra, and their remains will be veiled in Austin, Texas.
  • State officials confirmed 109 fatalities in the flash floods, with Kerr County accounting for 87 recoveries including 30 children.
  • Protección Civil estatal teams have joined U.S. responders after federal crews concentrated on other search areas.
  • Heavy rainfall since July 4 has kept waterways above flood stage, leaving vehicles stranded and toppling trees throughout the region.
  • FEMA, the Texas National Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard continue to support local authorities in ongoing search and recovery efforts.