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As search and recovery efforts continue in the Texas Hill Country following the devastating flooding on July 4, the United Cajun Navy has again answered the call to help.
More than two dozen Mexican rescue volunteers and firefighters have been looking for victims and clearing debris along the Guadalupe River. Others were left waiting for visas and humanitarian permits to cross the border.
More than a week after deadly floods struck Central Texas, search and rescue teams are continuing to probe debris for those still missing.
State and local officials said they did their best to coordinate evacuations and rescues, but better cellphone service might help in future floods.
Illinois was one of 24 states offering assistance as 101 people remain missing and at least 132 people died, according to officials. PAWS Chicago is receiving 22 dogs from central Texas that are expected to arrive in the city Monday night.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to remove debris from roads and bridges. The governor said search parties still include many out-of-state volunteers and dog teams.
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Navy Times on MSNCoast Guard aircrew awarded medals for Texas flood rescuesA Coast Guard rescue crew received distinguished awards for helping save the lives of those trapped in Kerrville, Texas, after historic flooding on July 4.
Indiana’s elite Task Force One has deployed 35 more emergency responders for search and recovery efforts to flood-devastated Texas. It is one of 28 federal squads across the country.