Texas floods death toll in Kerr County hits 96
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At least 95 people — including 36 children — have been confirmed dead in Kerr County, visibly emotional Texas officials announced in a grim update Wednesday. Of those who died, 59 are adults and 36 are children.
The number of fatalities connected to the Kerr County floods has risen to 75, local officials said Monday as search and rescue efforts continue and Camp Mystic grieved ”the loss of 27 campers and counselors”.
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