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Viral Story of Two Missing Girls Found Alive in Tree During Texas Flooding Proven False, Kerr County Officials Confirm
Widespread reports claiming two missing girls had been miraculously rescued from a tree near Center Point during the catastrophic Kerr County flooding have been confirmed false by local authorities.
The story, which circulated rapidly on social media and through local networks on Sunday, originated from unverified sources, including volunteer accounts and social media posts.
The Kerr County Lead was among the first to publish the claim, citing numerous messages and apparent eyewitness reports. However, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha later confirmed the information was โ100% inaccurate.โ
The spread of misinformation highlights the difficulties of managing reliable communication during large-scale emergencies.
With emotions running high and many families desperately awaiting word about missing loved ones, unconfirmed stories can quickly fuel false hope and emotional turmoil.
As of Monday, eleven campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic remain unaccounted for following Fridayโs flash floods, which have claimed the lives of at least 59 people in Kerr County.
Rescue and recovery operations continue across a 30-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River, with over 400 first responders from more than 20 agencies conducting coordinated grid-based searches.
Officials are urging the public to rely only on verified sources for updates.
Daily press briefings are held at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., and those seeking information about missing individuals should call the dedicated hotline at 830-258-1111.
Accurate updates are being shared through the official Facebook pages of the Kerr County Sheriffโs Office and the City of Kerrville.
Authorities emphasized the importance of avoiding and not amplifying unverified reports on social media during such a critical time.
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No Survivors After Small Plane Crashes in Flames at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Missouri
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. โ Authorities are responding to a small aircraft crash in Lake of the Ozarks State Park after the plane went down near Public Beach Drive on Tuesday, November 3. Officials say no survivors are expected.
Osage Beach Mayor Richard Ross said he received information from city staff indicating that at least two people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed.
According to Ross, the plane had taken off from Lee C. Fine Airport, located within Lake of the Ozarks State Park. The aircraft reportedly crashed a short time after departure and was found engulfed in flames.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that troopers were responding to the incident. At approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday, Troop F reported that the aircraft was fully engulfed in flames near Public Beach Drive in Camden County.
Public Beach Drive is located southwest of Lee C. Fine Airport, the reported departure point of the aircraft.
Airport personnel were unable to provide additional information about the crash.
The number and identities of those aboard have not been officially confirmed in the information currently available. Authorities have also not released details about the aircraft, the circumstances leading up to the crash, or the cause of the incident.
Emergency crews are responding as the investigation continues. Additional information, including official confirmation of fatalities and victim identities, is expected to be released by authorities.