Twin teens among evacuees from Texas flood
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Members of a search and rescue team look for people near Camp Mystic, the site of where at least 20 girls went missing after flash flooding in Hunt, Texas, on July 5, 2025. Rescuers were on Saturday searching for more than 20 girls missing from a riverside summer camp in the US state of Texas, after torrential rains caused devastating flooding that killed at least 27 people -- with more rain on the way. "So far, we've evacuated over 850 uninjured people, eight injured people and have recovered 27 deceased fatalities at this time. Of these 27, 18 are adults, nine are children," said Kerr Country Sheriff Larry Leitha on July 5.
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Twin siblings from Waco were among the campers rescued after flash floods devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country late last week, according to a report by KWTX.
Clara and Nolan Shelton, both 14 years old, had been attending separate summer camps along the Guadalupe River when fast-rising waters swept through the area. The river reportedly surged over 26 feet in less than an hour, inundating homes and campsites in Kerr County.
Their mother, Suzanne Shelton, told KWTX that the family was able to bring both children home safely, but the ordeal left them visibly shaken. The twins shared accounts of helping younger campers reach safety and witnessing some of the destruction firsthand.
Emergency crews used helicopters and boats to evacuate the camps. As search and recovery efforts continue, the Sheltons expressed heartbreak for the families still awaiting news about missing loved ones.
