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Texas Flood Death Toll Hits 89 as Rescue and Relief Efforts Intensify

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation has raised over $14,000 of its $15,000 goal to support local shelters, reuniting pets displaced by the flooding

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Overview

  • Intense July 4 rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to overflow, leading to flash floods that have claimed 89 lives and left 41 people unaccounted for.
  • President Trump’s major disaster declaration for Kerr County activated FEMA resources to bolster search, rescue and aid operations for affected communities.
  • Among the victims, 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic were confirmed dead, prompting expanded recovery efforts across Texas Hill Country.
  • Local animal organizations, including Kerrville Pets Alive and Kerr County Animal Services, are coordinating with MuttNation to house, care for and reconnect displaced pets with their owners.
  • Since its founding in 2009, MuttNation has raised more than $11 million and supported over 1,000 shelters in disaster response efforts nationwide.