In Kerr County, Texas, catastrophic floods have led to the loss of 43 lives, including 27 children who are currently missing.
Source: CNN, citing Sheriff Larry Layton of Kerr County and Mayor Dalton Rice of Kerrville.
Layton confirmed in a press conference that among the deceased are 28 adults and 15 children, with five children and twelve adults yet to be identified.
Mayor Rice noted that 27 children from Camp Mystic are still unaccounted for.
Quote from Rice: "We anticipated that today would be difficult, so our numbers may fluctuate. We are continuously working on identification."
Background: Earlier reports indicated that within just hours, a month's worth of rain fell in the Texas Hill Country region, leading to the deaths of 27 people, with more still missing.
