At the least 27 are lifeless following a devastating flash flood in central Texas Friday — and over 20 ladies from a Christian girls-only summer season camp are nonetheless lacking.

The almost 2-dozen MIA ladies are from Camp Mystic, one in all roughly 18 camps alongside the Guadalupe River which have been speaking with authorities following the catastrophe, in keeping with CNN. The opposite camp members have all been accounted for.

Surprising photographs exemplify the unimaginable destruction brought on by the roaring rains that wreaked havoc on the realm — bushes ripped from the bottom, overturned automobiles and enormous particles strewn concerning the land.

Elements of central Texas had been reportedly hit with a month’s of rain in only a few hours, resulting in the catastrophic injury.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a catastrophe declaration for 15 counties on Friday to make sure affected areas have “limitless” entry to “each device, technique, personnel that the state of Texas can present to them.”

He additionally shared a video of a rescue in progress — saying the efforts will not cease till everyone seems to be discovered.

Moreover, Melania Trump adopted her PDA-packed 4th of July celebration with a message for these affected, writing on social media … “My coronary heart goes out to the dad and mom in Texas throughout this tough time. I’m holding you in my ideas and sending prayers for energy, consolation, and resilience.”

Donald Trump echoed Melania’s phrases in his personal publish on Fact Social … including his workforce is already working with officers within the space, and Homeland Safety Secretary Kristi Noem shall be touching down there shortly.