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Facebook Volunteers Reunite Thousands of Keepsakes Lost in Texas Hill Country Flood

Over 38,000 volunteers on the Found on the Guadalupe River Facebook page are cataloging, cleaning, arranging pickup of survivors’ personal items

A flood-damaged house with a US flag flying outside of it
A copy of "The Hunt for the Whooping Cranes" sits on the bank of the Guadalupe River across from Camp Mystic, Monday, July 7, 2025, in Hunt, after a flash flood swept through the area. 
The search for flood victims has stretched more than 100 river miles, including through Hunt, shown here.
A cross rests on a camp chair, which is covered in flood mud, along the Guadalupe River in Center Point on Monday evening, July 7, 2025. Over 100 people have died due to flooding in Central Texas following heavy rainfall on July 4.

Overview

  • The Found on the Guadalupe River group has attracted more than 38,000 members since its July 6 launch, logging over 1,500 posts of recovered items.
  • Volunteers remove mud and odors by washing clothes and stuffed animals at laundromats and car washes before storing items at Hunt Baptist Church and other collection sites.
  • Crews and helicopters have resumed search and rescue operations along the Guadalupe River after recent rainfall temporarily halted efforts, with about 100 people still unaccounted for.
  • Kerr County officials, including Mayor Joe Herring Jr., have announced a review of National Weather Service alert protocols following concerns over the timing and clarity of warnings before the flood.
  • Recovered mementos—ranging from family photos and jewelry to children’s shoes—are providing emotional relief and helping survivors reconnect with irreplaceable memories.