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Photos show the trail of destruction in the aftermath of flooding in Kerr County, Texas

Jul 10, 2025, 11:39 AM

A destroyed vehicle sits next to the Guadalupe River on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Hunt, Texas, af...

A destroyed vehicle sits next to the Guadalupe River on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Hunt, Texas, after a flash flood swept through the area. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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Days after flash floods killed over 100 people during the July Fourth weekend, search-and-rescue teams are using heavy equipment to untangle and peel away layers of trees, unearth large rocks in riverbanks and move massive piles of debris that stretch for miles in the search for the missing people.

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Photos show the trail of destruction in the aftermath of flooding in Kerr County, Texas