Dallas had two sisters-13-year-old Blair Harbor and 11-year-old Brook Harbor was Dozens of lives lost In the beginning of Friday, in the horrific floods flowing through Central Texas.
His death was confirmed by St. Rita Catholic community on Saturday. Blair was preparing to enter the eighth grade, and Brooke was designed to start the sixth grade at St. Rita Catholic School.
The sisters were not in the camp mistic
The sisters were not participating in the camp mystic – Where 11 campers and a counselor remain missing – But when floods were in that area.
In his memory, St. Rita organized a prayer service at 4 pm on Saturday, so that the lives of two young girls could be mourned.
According to the church, the girls were living with their grandparents on the banks of the Gwadalup River, who are unmatched according to the church. His parents were in a separate cabin and were not harmed.
Harbor family
“Please keep the Harbor family in your prayers during this time of intensive sorrow. Our faith, our love, and our St. Rita community can be a source of strength and comfort in the coming days,” F. Joshua J. In correspondence with Whitfield, Pastor, Church members.
Flood death toll increases to 70
At least 70 people are dead In Central Texas, the authorities slammed the “large -scale casualties” to the Hill Country after the devastating flash flood, which rescued water with the Gwadalup River.
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Camp Mistic hit the flood waters hard
The missing has up to 11 campers of the Camp Mistic, an all-gourd summer camp that was severely affected when the Gwadalup River was severely affected. This first solid number officials have provided about the camps, which after Saturday estimates that it can be more than 27. There were about 750 children in Camp Mystic, when there was a flood, Sheriff said earlier.
The river increased 26 feet only after a stable storm system compared to the forecast of a stable storm system compared to the forecast of the river north and south.
Reached near the river
The flood overwhelmed the region including the city of Kerville, where the Gwadalup river reached its second largest level on record.
Hundreds saved by air and boat
Emergency respondents have saved 850 people, including 160. The US Coast Guard has helped to save more than 220 people. Search efforts are on using helicopters, drones and ground teams.
Federal and state reaction is going on
Officials, including Gove Greg Abbott and Homeland Security Secretary Christie NoM, have collected state and federal resources. President Trump has promised full federal support.
Communities face widespread damage
Local leaders and residents described destruction as unprecedented. Many areas live without power or access, and the families are still searching for loved ones.
The remaining people and the first respondents are growing as an effort for emotional toll recovery.
CBS News Texas will provide updates with more information available.