Floods in Texas Claim 91 Lives
(MENAFN) The number of people confirmed dead due to sudden flooding in the state of Texas has increased to 91, according to an announcement from the White House on Monday.
"Moments ago, the Department of Homeland Security provided an update that 91 innocent souls have now perished," stated spokesperson Karoline Leavitt during a press briefing.
Sheriff Larry Leitha of Kerr County shared that 75 of those fatalities occurred within his jurisdiction. Among the deceased were 48 adults and 27 minors, with 15 of the adults and nine of the children yet to be formally identified.
Leitha also revealed that ten girls who had been attending Camp Mystic, along with one of the camp's counselors, are still missing.
Earlier on Monday, the Christian summer retreat reported that 27 of its campers and staff members had lost their lives due to the flooding disaster.
Further casualties have been confirmed in various regions across the state.
A news agency reported seven deaths in Travis County, three in Burnet County, two each in Kendall and Williamson counties, and one in Tom Green County.
At present, there is no clarification regarding the one individual not included in the 91-person count released by Leavitt.
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