The devastating flash flood in Texas has claimed over 100 lives, including at least 30 children, after the Guadalupe River surged past its limits. One of the hardest-hit areas was Kerr County, where Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp, was among the places tragically affected.

Among the survivors is 19-year-old Leo Romero Jr., who lost contact with his family after their home was swept away. He, his father, stepmother, and 2-year-old brother were inside when the flood tore their house from its foundation. Leo survived by clinging to debris for four hours before being rescued. His family remains missing.

“I thought I was going to die,” he said. Just before being swept away, he left a voicemail for his mother: “Te amo, mami.”

President Trump approved federal aid, and rescue efforts continue. Governor Abbott defended the state’s response, saying officials prepared in advance but couldn’t have predicted the scale of destruction.

As the search goes on, stories of loss, survival, and bravery continue to emerge—reminders of both nature’s power and human resilience.